Licensing Options

Floating Licenses

RIT’s floating license option, which is the default, provides the most flexibility to users, as it may be used on up to six machines at the user’s physical facility. The RIT software is installed wherever the user needs it, and the floating licenses are automatically checked in and out of the cloud-based license server when the RIT software is opened and closed.

For example, if the user has installed the software on 6 machines and has purchased three licenses, the user may run up to 3 concurrent instances of the RIT software on any of the 6 machines at their physical facility. If a facility needs additional machines to access the software, additional seats can be purchased from RIT at a discounted rate.

After a license return, the License Manager will track the number of licenses available. License availability is confirmed upon software closure, enabling users to easily view and manage their license count. When all licenses are in use, the License Manager directs any additional users to a list of system names from the devices currently holding them. Users also have the option to implement a timeout mechanism preference, which will auto-return licenses after a predetermined time limit. This is a helpful addition for users that have a limited number of licenses in relation to the number of devices used, and who occasionally forget to return their licenses.

• NOTE: An internet connection is required for floating licenses, as they need to be checked in and out of the cloud. If running a machine that does not have a constant internet connection, RIT recommends a node-locked license. Cloned computers are not supported by our licensing systems.

Local License Server

Much like the floating license option, the local license server option provides flexibility for users as it allows the software to be installed on up to 6 machines at their physical facility.  However, instead of connecting to an external cloud-based license server, the license server is hosted locally on a user’s server or other device. This license model requires no external internet connection, instead functioning through a facility’s own network (intranet). The local license server allows a user to check their RIT license in and out from the server when the RIT software is opened and closed, automatically. User devices need only be on the same network as the local license server in order to connect to it for licensing their RIT software.

After a license return, the License Manager will track the number of licenses available. License availability is confirmed upon software closure, enabling users to easily view and manage their license count. When all licenses are in use, the License Manager directs any additional users to a list of system names from the devices currently holding them. Users also have the option to implement a timeout mechanism preference, which will auto-return licenses after a predetermined time limit. This is a helpful addition for users that have a limited number of licenses in relation to the number of devices used, and who occasionally forget to return their licenses.

• NOTE: This license type does require customers to contact Technical Support annually for one complimentary new license file. Cloned computers are not supported by our licensing systems.
  

Node-Locked Licenses

• NOTE: Please contact RIT Technical Support to run the software on a computer that cannot be connected to the internet, even for initial licensing. Cloned computers are not supported by our licensing systems.