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activation occurs automatically for all workstations based on this deployment,
as long as your systems are connected to the Internet.
Network License installation
With this type of installation, you install the program to workstations with
the files and registry entries that allow the program to communicate with the
Network License Manager. You also define the configuration of the Network
License Manager so that the licenses can be accessed. Workstations running
the program based on a network installation do not require individual
activation. Licensing of this program is managed by at least one license
server.The main advantage is that you can install Maya on more systems than
the number of licenses you have purchased (for example, purchasing 25
licenses but installing on 40 workstations). At any one time, Maya runs on
the maximum number of systems for which you have licenses. This means
you get a true floating license.
Create a Network Share
Once you have fully prepared for creating a deployment, you are ready to set
up and distribute Maya by creating a network share location (folder). A network
share is an installation folder that you make available to users' computers on
a network. You point users to this location to install the program.
NOTE You must have Full Control permissions set for your shared folder when
you are creating your deployment images. Read permissions are necessary to
access the network share and administrative permissions on the workstation where
the program is deployed.
To create a network share folder
1 On your network server’s desktop, create a folder named Deployments.
2 Right-click the Deployments folder and click Share and Security (or Sharing).
3 In the <folder name> Properties dialog box, Sharing tab, select Share This
Folder.
4 Specify a Share Name, such as Deployments, if necessary.
5 Click the Permissions button. In the Permissions dialog box enter your
group or user names, and make sure Full Control is selected. Click OK.
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