Specifications

Network Licensing

Planning Your Network Licensing

Understanding License Server Models

This section explains the three possible server models that support the Network

License Manager. A server network can include Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux

servers in any combination. Advantages and disadvantages of each model are

presented to help you decide which one best suits your needs. When you

purchase a network license, you specify which server model you will use.

Single License Server Model

In the single license server model, the Network License Manager is installed on

a single server, so license management and activity is restricted to this server.

A single license file represents the total number of licenses available on the

server.

Advantages of the Single License Server Model

■ Because all license management takes place on a single server, you have just

one point of administration and one point of failure.

■ Of the three license server models, this configuration requires the least

amount of maintenance.