DataSplice 2.3.x

Licenses in DataSplice 2.3.x were handled by license keys. These were long strings consisting of various numbers, letters, and other characters. A license key was generated for a specific server computer with a given MAC address. When entered into the Administration Client, the license key enabled product functionality, the available number of users, and the expiration date (if any).

DataSplice 3.0.x

Licenses in DataSplice 3.0.x are handled by license files. License files fall into two categories:

A server license is required to provide the ability to develop within the Administration Client interface, similar to the license key used in version 2.3.x. Depending on the settings within the server license file, the server can be a development instance or a point solution. Point solutions do not include many of the development features within the Administration Client.

In addition to providing different levels of server configuration capabilities, licensing in 3.0.x can be used to control access to different product groups. This is handled by product licenses. There can be any number of product licenses, with each corresponding to a particular product group. Product groups are in turn tied to individual views.

Additional Information

For further information about licensing in 3.0.x, see the corresponding licensing section of the DataSplice Administration Client manual.