new licensing options from vector · 2019. 3. 20. · new licensing programs for vector software...

V1.0 | 2017-08-09

New Licensing Programs for Vector Software Tools

New Licensing Options from Vector

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Agenda

u Recap of Vectors Legacy License Model

Changes to Licensing of Standard Vector Tools

Delivery of Software and Licenses

Vector Licensing Portal

Vector License Client

Summary

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Typical customer issues

Recap of Vectors Legacy License Model

VN1630(COE Bit)

(Op. FR Bit)

CANoe DVD

Variant: fullVersion: 8.2Option: FRHWB *

VN7600

8.2

Hardware Based Licenses

purchasing

PC software COE.FR 8.2 and HW with Licence bit COE.FR.8.2

* HWB = Hardware Based, the licence bit for CANoe software is activated on the network interface. VN1630, VN7600

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Right to use Standard Vector Software

VN1630(COE Bit)

CANoe DVD

Variant: fullVersion: 8.2Option: FRHWB

VN7600(Op. FR Bit)

VN7600

Working

Correct use


purchasingUser 1

PCCOE.FR 8.2

: the customer may only use the programs on one designated IT system (single user license).

VN1630(COE Bit)

(Op. FR Bit)

8.2

PC software COE.FR 8.2 and HW with Licence bit COE.FR.8.2

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VN1630(COE Bit)

CANoe DVD

Variant: fullVersion: 8.2Option: FRHWB

VN7600


Working

Correct use

purchasingUser 1 User 2

PCCOE.FR 8.2

:PC

COE.FR 8.2

:User 1 stops using CANoe and transfers rights of use to user 2

VN1630(COE Bit)

(Op. FR Bit)

8.2

PC software COE.FR 8.2

HW with Licence bit COE.FR.8.2

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VN7600 VN7600


Working

Correct use


PCCOE.FR 8.2

:PC

COE.FR 8.2

:VN1630(COE Bit)

(Op. FR Bit)

VN1630(COE Bit)

(Op. FR Bit)

8.2

User 1 uses CANoe 8.2 software on PC with hardware originally purchased with CANoe 8.0

8.0

PC software COE.FR 8.2


Working

Incorrect

license use

?

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PCCOE.FR 8.2

:PC

COE.FR 8.2

:User 2 continues to use CANoe 8.2

User 3 uses CANoe 8.2 that was previously purchased without option FlexRay with supplied with a different order.

PC software COE. 8.2


PC software COE. 8.2


VN7600

:VN1630(COE Bit)

(Op. FR Bit)

8.2

PCCOE. 8.2

Not Working

Incorrect use

User 3

Comment:

The combination of PC Software and Hardware holding the license must always be kept together

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II License management

Correct use of installed SW Version on PC

with appropriate HW Bit has to be managed by .

Installed SW Version

Appropriate HW Bit

VN1630(COE Bit)

VN7600(Op. FR Bit)

CANcase(COE Bit)

(Op.FR Bit

VN7600

?

?

Administrative, non-productive work

Limited use flexibility (HW sharing) due to inhomogeneous license base

Huge effort to avoid incorrect license use (compliance)

:PC

CANoe Software

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Agenda


u Changes to Licensing of Standard Vector Tools




Summary

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u Vector offers new license programs for all Vector software tools like CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, CANdela,…

u Several license models to fit individual needs

u More flexibility for the customer

u More administration support for the customer

Licensing Overview


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u End User Licensing – EULA> A program for customers with single licenses

> No contracting in advance

> Direct delivery, no customer administration needed/possible

> Multiple options for the End User to activate the license on different deviceswith Vector License Client

u Enterprise licensing – ELA > A program for customers with multiple licenses

> An “Enterprise Licensing Agreement” will be signed

> Direct delivery info to customer administrator (License Admin)

> Enhanced license models are available

> Customer Administrator can assign licenses to End Users using Vector Licensing Portal

> Multiple options for the End User to activate the license on different deviceswith Vector License Client

Available Licensing Programs EULA/ELA


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u Multiple License Types to choose from: > Device License

> Named User License

> Subscription License (2019)

u Administration functionality for License Admin using the Vector Licensing Portal:

u Assignment of licenses without interaction of Vector> Assignment to Devices (Device License)

> Assignment to End Users (Named User License)

u Individual clustering and delivery to End User of licenses > License Admin creates Activation Key(s)

u Administrative overview over all licenses under ELA> Available licenses

> Activation status/license version/…

Enterprise Licensing (ELA) Benefits


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u Tool options (like Option FlexRay, Option Ethernet,…) are now available as separate licenses, formerly they were part of the main license

u More flexibility

u Version freeze of single option possible

u Individual combination of licenses possible

Handling of Tool Options


License 4711:

u CANoe

u Option FlexRay

u Option Ethernet

License 4712:

u CANoe

License 4713:

u Option FlexRay for CANoe

License 4714:

u Option Ethernet for CANoe

u Previous Licensing: u New Licensing:

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Agenda



u Delivery of Software and Licenses



Summary

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u License will be delivered independently from software installation package> Adds more flexibility in handling

u Software installation package can be downloaded or delivered by DVD

u Licenses will be provided on Vector’s central Vector License Server

u Multiple options for the End User to activate the License on different devices with Vector License Client > On different targets: local PC, Vector network interface, or dongle

> Online connection from activated device is comfortable

> Offline activation is also available



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Agenda




u Vector Licensing Portal


Summary

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u License administration portal for the ELA customer’s license pool

u Administration of licenses (options, versions)

u Licenses/options can be assigned and re-assigned

u Activation keys can be generated

Features of Vector Licensing Portal


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Features of the Vector Licensing Portal


u Benefits for the ELA customer

u Information about license status

u Self-service license administration

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Agenda





u Vector License Client

Summary

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u Tool to activate and de-activate licenses on a device

u Activate licenses

u Deactivate licenses

u Reactivate licenses

u Report local licenses on the device

Features of the Vector License Client


VectorProduct

VectorLicenseClient

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u Why is License Reactivation beneficial?

u In the case that a device is lost or defective …

u … the contained license dates out

u This allows Vector a straightforward license replacement

License Reactivation

CANoe

55000019010

CANaylzer

55000019012

CANape

55000019011

CANoe

55000019013

CANalyzer

55000019015

CANape

55000019014

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u Vector license programs offer:

u EULA: Flat, easy to handle End User Agreement for single pieces of software licenses

u ELA: Flexible Enterprise License Agreement> Higher number of software licenses under one agreement

> Named User Licenses available

> Overview of Software assets in enterprises

> Manage assets

> Enhanced information on purchased licenses

Summary

Summary

26 © 2017. Vector Informatik GmbH. All rights reserved. Any distribution or copying is subject to prior written approval by Vector. V1.0 | 2017-08-09

Authors:Dürr, RalphKimmerle, UweVector Germany

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