Distributed topology

The licensing components can be installed on separate nodes as long as there is reliable network connectivity between them. Distributing the licensing components across nodes may help optimize resource usage. This topology is best suited for systems where the License Server manages licenses for multiple products.

In the following example, the License Manager components are installed on one computer with Internet access to the Activation Server, the License Server is installed on a second computer, and product components are installed on separate computers, each with network access to a License Server.

If you are implementing a distributed topology, we recommend creating a network diagram as a first step, to visually model the system before installing the License Manager and License Server.

If the node where the License Manager components are installed has internet access to the Activation Server, you can activate/deactivate the licenses using the "online" mode. For more information, see Activate licenses in online mode.

If this node does not have access to the Internet, then you must set up a separate node with Internet access to the License Activation Web Page and Activation Server to complete the activation process. For more information, see Activate licenses in offline mode.