Licensing

The currently used license and the operation modes are shown in the dashboard and in the license information dialog

The license information dialog can be opened on the top-right corner in Scout Board, by clicking the help (question mark) icon.

License Dialog

This dialog will show the currently used operating mode and license information. If the Citrix License Server is being used, this dialog will show the hostname:port for the server, if it is reachable and additional information.

If the Citrix License Server is not reachable, Scout will go into a grace period. Then, a valid configuration needs to be provided in this period, in order for the Scout services to continue operation.

In order to set or change the Citrix License Server configuration, simply click the pen icon, provide the hostname and port and confirm.

License Dialog LS

The Citrix License Server configuration will be validated and information will be shown accodingly.

The dashboard widget for licensing will also provide all the information. There, you will also see the possibility to either change the Citrix License Server configuration or switch to the Citrix License Server from another license (i.e. Enterprise Subscription)

License Dashboard Widget

Switching between licenses

In Scout Board, depending on the current license, you can switch to another license mode.

With Scout Board versions 15.2511 and 15.2508.1, you can switch between the following licenses.

  • Perpetual –> Enterprise Subscription
  • Perpetual –> Citrix License Server
  • Enterprise Subscripton –> Citrix License Server

Please note, that the license switch is only one way. A switch back is not possible.

Note:

Switching from Perpetual –> Enterprise Subscription has been added with Scout Board versions 15.2511 and 15.2508.1. Before, only the other two methods were possible.

Additional information

To see more information about the Citrix License Server and the licensing process, please follow the following links:

Licensing