Viz Licensing Administrator Guide
Version 3.0 | Published September 14, 2023 ©
License Options
Supported Setups
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Software/WIBU Container |
License Server |
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Physical local machines |
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Virtualized license servers |
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Cloud |
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Client machines |
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Note: Whilst technically possible to have a physical license server within the software container, it is strongly recommended to use a physical dongle. See the License Server Issues below. |
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Hardware Dongle
These are recommended for on-premise license servers, as they can be attached to a backup server without further restrictions.
Software/WIBU Container
When software/WIBU dongle containers are used, a full daily backup including system state is recommended to allow for a smooth restore that includes the current license status.
License Server Issues
Please read the following carefully:
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Cloud based license servers are not supported.
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Using a virtualized license server, requires routing the WIBU dongle (USB device) to the specific VM, and needs to be visible inside the Codemeter software. Vizrt is responsible for providing a functioning WIBU dongle, and does not further support the dongle's use in a VM setup.
Quick Troubleshooting
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Software container protection is performed on the hardware elements at validation.
If you change the hardware, the WIBU container validation may fail, making licenses unavailable. -
Where the license server is placed on a VM setup, a common issue will be the dongle not displaying in the CodeMeter. This can be difficult to identify, as incomplete dongle routing may appear at first examination, to be correct.
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