Types of Software LicensesYou can select the nature of your software license depending on the needs and size of your organization. Single-User LicenseThis is the most common license. A single-user license lets you install the software on one machine. Only one user should use this copy at a time. If multiple users use it simultaneously, they could cause the software to malfunction and corrupt each others' files. If installing on a file server that is accessed by multiple users, you should install a network license. Network Multi-User LicenseA network license lets you install the software on one file server. Up to the authorized number of users may use this installed software concurrently. The total number of users does not matter. When installing on a file server, the advantages of this license over a single-user license are: Multiple users can use the software simultaneously User configurations are kept separate, and users cannot overwrite each others' files. The software is self-metering. If more users than are authorized try to use the software concurrently, the software instructs the over-the-limit users to try again later. The program directory can be write-protected for added security.
Site LicenseA site license lets you install the software for up to an authorized number of seats throughout your organization. It may be installed on networked, non-networked or mobile machines, or any mix of these. This is a flexible and cost-effective option for organizations looking to support about 20 or more seats. |