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Borrow Basics

You have the possibility to borrow network licenses (i.e. licenses on a server in a customer company) on a license carrier (computer, Keyman):

Note

Note

  • No activation key is required during the borrowing process.
  • On the computer where the licenses have been activated, the license server must be activated in the Vector License Client settings (command to configure the license server).
  • No Internet connection must be available to borrow licenses. However, the computers entered in the server search list must be accessible. See also Getting Started.
  • A license cannot be borrowed more than once at the same time on the same license carrier.
  • Borrowing is not allowed for all network licenses and not on all license carriers. You will get a corresponding error message.
  • Licenses can be returned at any time before the originally selected usage period expires(return command).
  • If you do not see a borrowed license or an already returned license still appears in the Vector License Client, you can update the status of your system with the command repairBorrowedLicenses.
  • Expired licenses can be returned from the license carrier with the cleanup command.
    Example: VectorLicenseClient -cleanup
  • The maximum borrowing period is specified. The time of reactivation and the expiration date are also taken into account.