Secure Configuration Manager includes a license key that defines the number of servers, workstations, and network devices that you can manage with this product. You can install the license key during installation of the product or you can add the license key later using the Core Services Configuration Utility. For more information, see the Help for the Core Services Configuration Utility.
NOTE:If you do not enter a valid license key, the installation program automatically applies a 30-day trial license.
The license key defines an expiration date and the number of computers and network devices that you can manage with Secure Configuration Manager. You can use the Tools menu in the Windows console to check the license status of Secure Configuration Manager and the agents. The License Status window shows information such as the number of available licenses, the number of licenses used by registered servers, and the expiration date for the licenses.
Secure Configuration Manager requires a license for each of the following managed assets:
You must manage these devices with a Windows security agent.
Multi-user servers, such as a database server, might have both an operating system endpoint and the database endpoint. This includes servers that host SCAP modules or endpoints. Regardless of the number of endpoints, you need a single license for the server.
Single-user workstations might have an operating system endpoint and application or database endpoints. This includes workstations that host SCAP modules or endpoints. Regardless of the number of endpoints, you need a single license for the workstation.
While Secure Configuration Manager does not prevent you from exceeding the number of allotted licenses, you should request an updated license key. For more information about obtaining license keys, see your NetIQ Corporation sales representative.