{"id":3442,"date":"2025-10-17T09:32:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T07:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/?page_id=3442"},"modified":"2025-10-17T09:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T07:32:07","slug":"license-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/license-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"License systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SOD (Software on Demand \/ Online-License)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3b4b55\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3b4b55;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Online_License-1-Photoroom.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3443 size-full has-transparency\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Online_License-1-Photoroom.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Online_License-1-Photoroom-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Online_License-1-Photoroom-768x526.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>This option facilitates the provision and management of licenses via the Internet. Users can access licenses flexibly and regardless of location.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The product offers high flexibility in terms of location, with users having the option to access a licence worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central license management (groups, pools, etc.) is a possibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no requirement for a physical connection to the hardware.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This system is highly scalable, with the capacity to accommodate a high number of users working in parallel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A comprehensive set of statistics and a detailed log system are available for your perusal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In order to retrieve and validate a licence, a stable internet connection is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a weak or unstable connection, it is possible that usage will be restricted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floating (Licenseserver intern)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-dominant-color=\"1c2935\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #1c2935;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Floating_License-1-Photoroom.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3444 size-full has-transparency\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Floating_License-1-Photoroom.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Floating_License-1-Photoroom-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Floating_License-1-Photoroom-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Floating_License-1-Photoroom-800x450.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>This variant runs via a license server that is operated within the company network. Licenses are checked out from a designated pool, provided that the server is accessible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company&#8217;s internal computer and server structures are the only components integrated, independent of the public Internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimal resource utilisation: not every user requires their own licence; licences are shared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system offers flexibility when switching between users without the need for hardware replacement, and log file analysis is simplified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is imperative that the license server is permanently accessible to ensure smooth operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dongle (hardware-based license)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-dominant-color=\"1f2a33\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #1f2a33;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Dongle_License-1-Photoroom.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3445 size-full has-transparency\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Dongle_License-1-Photoroom.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Dongle_License-1-Photoroom-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Dongle_License-1-Photoroom-768x542.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>A physical USB dongle is utilised in this instance, which must be connected to the machine to activate the license. The license is directly linked to the dongle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The product&#8217;s high security is due to its hardware binding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system functions independently of network or server infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This product is ideal for use by a single user or in secure environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is imperative that the dongle is connected to the device being used. Flexible relocation is not an option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of loss or damage to the dongle, access to the software will be temporarily unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that upgrades to the dongle require a valid support contract and the dongle ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Comparative overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Licensetype<\/th><th>Usage<\/th><th>Advantages<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SOD<\/strong><\/td><td>Distributed teams, home offices and online locations<\/td><td>Highly flexible, location-independent worldwide, comprehensive statistics, detailed logging system<\/td><td>internet addiction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Floating<\/strong><\/td><td>Companies with internal networks &amp; many users<\/td><td>Efficient license usage, no internet required, simple log file<\/td><td>Internal server must be accessible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dongle<\/strong><\/td><td>Single-user or secure environments without a network<\/td><td>maximum independence from networks<\/td><td>Hardware lock (available locally only)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/angebot-anfragen\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Get a quote<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcb-investigator.com\/download\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Free trial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOD (Software on Demand \/ Online-License) This option facilitates the provision and management of licenses via the Internet. Users can access licenses flexibly and regardless of location. Floating (Licenseserver intern) This variant runs via a license server that is operated within the company network. 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