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Chapter1 Planning Yo ur Installation
Product Licensing
Licensing Scenarios: Examples
This section shows examples of how you can install and configure licenses in your network.
In Tabl e 1-3, all licenses are installed on one host (VNDS_1), which acts as the only License Server in
the network. The local Virtual Network Data Server program uses Floating/Local mode, while the
remote programs use Floating/Remote mode. This type of setup is recommended; because there is only
one License Server, it is easier to manage your licenses and configure programs.
Table1-3 Licensing Scenario 1 (Recommended): All Licenses Installed on One Host
Host Name Installed Program Installed Licenses
VNDS_1
(License Server)Virtual Network Data Server
Licensing options chosen during install:
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license_server1 = (local host)
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license mode2 = Floating/Local
1. Each installed program has a “license_server” preference that specifies where (that is, on which host) the program license is
installed. This preference is set when the program is installed (as described in the “Selecting the License Type” section on
page 1-4). On startup, the program reads this preference and contacts the License Server on the specified host.
2. The “license_server” preference determines whether the program is in Local or Remote mode. If you specify Floating (local)
mode when you install the program, the installer sets the “license_server” preference to (local host) and installs the License
Server software. If you specify Floating (Remote), the installer prompts you for the name or IP address of the License Server
host.
Virtual Network Data Server
Design and Analysis
DA_1 Design and Analysis
Licensing options chosen during install:
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license_server = VNDS_1
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license mode = Floating/Remote
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DA_2 Design and Analysis
Licensing options chosen during install:
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license_server = VNDS_1
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license mode = Floating/Remote
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DA_3 Design and Analysis
Licensing options chosen during install:
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license_server = VNDS_1
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license mode = Floating/Remote
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