Software License
A Software License is an instrument that governs the use and redistribution of software. It exists in the form of an agreement between the Software Vendor and the purchaser of the software. The license details contain information like the expiry date of the license, terms, and conditions of usage of total asset allocation, etc.
The robust Software License tool aims to streamline all the related processes. Using this tool, you can manage license usage, track compliance violation, and receive compliance-related notifications.
License Types
ServiceOps supports eleven types of licenses out of the box. They are:
| License Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Single Machine | Also referred to as a Single User License. This type of license grants a single user to use the software either on a single machine or multiple machines. Motadata automatically sets the Purchase Count for this type to one. |
| Multiple Machine | This type of license grants multiple users to use the software package on multiple machines. |
| Unlimited Machines | In this type of license, an organization buys the right to use the software for a specific period. When the period is over, the license is renewed. During the usage period, the license can be used by an unlimited number of machines. |
| Node Locked | A Node Lock License is an encrypted key that is locked to a specific machine. Motadata automatically sets the Purchase Count for this type to one. |
| Single User | This is an exclusive license for a defined user who uses the software. The license carries the name of the user. |
| Volume Users | A Volume License denotes the product key used when installing the software licensed in bulk. This allows a single product key to be used for multiple users. |
| Unlimited Users | This type of license allows unlimited use of the software by users for a specific period. |
| Enterprise Subscription | This type of license is typically granted to an organization, that allows subscription wise use of the software in the organization. Activations are done using one master key rather than multiple keys. |
| Enterprise-Perpetual | This type of license is typically granted to an organization that allows unlimited use of the software in the organization for a continuous period. Activations are done using one master key rather than multiple keys. |
| OEM | This type of license is applicable for software that comes pre-installed with the hardware. The license limits the use of the software on a specific hardware. |
| Free License | This type of license allows the free use of the software. |