Rohde & Schwarz R&S SMW200A - Using the License Server

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12.4.2 Using the License Server
The R&S SMW now supports handling of software licenses using the license server
from Rohde & Schwarz.
As a browser application you can access the R&S License Server either in a browser
and also directly in the R&S SMW. The onboard license server integrated in the instru-
ment firmware has connection to a local smartcard memory. The local smartcard holds
local licenses, i.e. licenses that are intended for use on this specific instrument.
As opposed to local licenses, the application also manages licenses referred to as
floating licenses.
For managing floating licenses, the same license server application runs on a PC at
customer's site. In this context referred to as remote license server, with connection to
the customers memory, the remote smart card. The remote smartcard holds floating
licenses, i.e. licenses you can use on instruments everywhere without restrictions on
the location.
When you need a specific application, you can obtain a license from the server. When
you no longer need the license, return it to the server.
The license server releases a returned floating license for use in another instrument
only after a follow-up time of 10 minutes.
However, at startup the license server checks the available floating licenses. During
this check, it returns the licenses immediately.
The floating license server application is part of the configuration at purchase. Included
in delivery, you get an installation package that consists of a smart card dongle with the
software and the corresponding user documentation.
To set up the R&S License Server and details on installing and activating licenses, see:
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License Server - Managing Licenses - User Manual
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License Server - Managing Floating Licenses - User Manual
To open the license server
Access:
1. Select "System Config > Setup > Instrument Assembly > Manage License Keys >
Installed License Keys".
Managing Licenses and License Keys