Using a floating license
This task topic describes the procedure for configuring floating licenses for AppScan® Source.
Procedure
- From the AppScan® Source License Manager, click Configure license servers to open the License Server Configuration dialog box.
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Specify Use Cloud License Server or Use Local License
Server.
To use the cloud license server, AppScan® Source must have access to HCL Software License Management Portal. To use the HCL Local License Server, install it for eitherWindows or Linux.
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Type in credentials as follows:
- For a cloud-based license, provide the Server ID and then click OK.
- For a local license, provide Hostname and Port and then click OK. If the local license server is configured with self-signed certificate, then the License Manger asks you whether to accept the certificate or not.
Results
If you modify a license server, click Refresh to ensure that License Manager has access to the current license server information.
When you are finished configuring floating license servers, close the AppScan® Source License Manager to begin using the license or licenses when you launch the installed product or products.
For teams that use AppScan® Source for Development, floating scanning licenses can be released directly from the user interface, allowing other team members to acquire licenses when they need them. In local mode, there is a Release Scanning License action - whereas, in server mode, the license is released as part of the Log Out from Server action. After a license is released, it will automatically be reacquired when a scan is initiated (if a license is available).