FloatingLizenz
FloatingLizenz, or floating license, is a software licensing model that allows a predefined number of concurrent instances to run across a network. A central license server manages a pool of licenses that can be checked out by any eligible client workstation or user. When a program starts, it requests a license from the server; if a license is available, it is issued for a lease period and the session can proceed. When the program exits or the lease expires, the license is returned to the pool for use by others. If no licenses are available, subsequent requests may be queued or blocked until a license becomes free.
The system typically consists of a license server (vendor daemon) and a license file that defines products,
Advantages include cost efficiency for fluctuating demand, centralized control, and easier compliance reporting. Drawbacks include network
Applications include engineering, computational analysis, and design software in enterprises, universities, and research institutions. Common implementations