Introduction

Automation License Manager V1.1

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1.2 Software, License, and License Key
Software with License Keys
The Automation & Drives Group of the Siemens AG offers software products with
and without license keys. The software and license key are needed for the
complete installation of software products requiring a license key. The license key
is the "technical form" of the license. It simultaneously serves as an electronic
license stamp and a "switch" for activating features in software with different types
of licenses.
License Types
There are different types of licenses for the software products from Siemens AG
Automation & Drives. License keys activate the different software features for these
license types. The following types of licenses are used for applications:
License Type Description
Single license The use of the software with a single license is permitted on any
one computer for an unlimited period. The type of usage is defined
by the certificate of license.
Floating license The use of the software with a floating license is permitted on any
one computer or through shared rights over a network for an
unlimited period.
Rental license The use of the software with this license is limited to:
the number of hours stipulated in the agreement
the number of days after first use as stipulated in the
agreement
the expiration data as stipulated in the agreement
Trial license The use of the software with this license is limited to:
a maximum of 14 days
a specific number of days after first use
testing and validation (excludes liability)
Upgrade license An upgrade may demand specific requirements on the system
status:
An upgrade license enables you to convert an "old" version x
to a version >x+... license.
An upgrade may be required, for example, if you wish to
increase the number of computers running an application.