# Network License Activation

Available License Server Models:

Single License Server Model

The Network License Manager is installed on a single server, so license management and activity is restricted to this server. A single license file represents the total number of licenses available on the server.

Distributed License Server Model

Licenses are distributed across more than one server. A unique license file is required for each server. To create a distributed license server, you must run the Network License Manager on each server that is part of the distributed server pool.

Redundant License Server Model

You use three servers to authenticate a single license file. One server acts as the master, while the other two provide backup if the master server fails. With this configuration, licenses continue to be monitored and issued as long as at least two servers are still functional. The license file on all three servers is the same. You must install the Network License Manager on each server.

Note: If you do not know how to choose a license server model or set up a license server, cancel this procedure now and read the network licensing documentation.