When operated in a hosted setup, CodeMeter License Central under Kubernetes provides customers with key advantages, including:
■ Automatic scaling of instances
■ Rolling updates without downtime
■ Distributed software components for balanced workloads
■ High resilience through multiple data centers
■ Stable operations on globally proven infrastructure
On-Premise Operation Customers who prefer or require on-premises operation can continue to run CodeMeter License Central as a virtual machine. With version 5.1, the Enterprise On-Premises Edition supports improved update handling: Major version upgrades still require planned downtime, but minor and patch updates can now be applied with minimal or no downtime. The Professional Edition requires a planned downtime with its length depending on the type of change.
For enterprises with higher demands, the Enterprise Edition On-Premises goes further. In this variant, customers provide both the database and the Kubernetes cluster, and Code- Meter License Central runs natively in that environment. The result is permanent scalability, better performance, and high resilience, supported by a modern architecture designed for rapid recovery.
To ensure smooth operation of containerized components, Wibu-Systems has introduced the Wibu Registry. This registry provides regularly updated and fully tested container images, guaranteeing that all components work seamlessly together. For customers with strict security policies that restrict Internet connectivity, we also offer an option to install
■ Basic Edition
■ Professional Edition
■ Enterprise Edition
The differences lie primarily in the number of CodeMeter License Central instances provided. Thanks to Kubernetes, both permanent and flexible instances can be scaled up at any time. Automatic failover, previously exclusive to the High Availability Package, is now included in all editions. For the Enterprise Edition, failover is immediate; the smaller editions may experience brief downtime. RPO and RTO values are significantly improved, and all customer data is backed up daily for 30 days.
Customers using the Professional Hosting Edition or higher can integrate external systems such as ERP environments.
On-Premises Editions( as of 5.1): Our upcoming on-premises editions are structured as follows:
■ Professional Edition On-Premises: CodeMeter License Central runs in a virtual machine, containerized under Docker.
■ Enterprise Edition On-Premises: CodeMeter License Central runs entirely under Kubernetes, with Helm charts provided for deployment.
The previous Desktop Edition and Internet Edition will no longer be newly licensed from version 5.1 onward.
Outlook for CodeMeter License Central Customers
With version 5.1 and later, customers previously using Desktop or Internet Edition on-premises will be migrated to subscription licenses, in line with the hosting model. Depending on the chosen edition, this translates into annual payments that
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