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About The Windows License Server

About the Windows License Server

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The HP Anyware Local License Server is a standalone software service that handles PCoIP session license registration and authorization requests. The server maintains its license activation and checkout states in a local trusted storage database.

Most PCoIP deployments use the HP Anyware Cloud Licensing Service, and do not need a local license server. The Local License Server is used for deployments that cannot use cloud licensing, either because the site is not connected to the public internet, or control of session licenses is required.

Note: Session license types

HP Anyware cloud licensing uses registration codes, which are different from the activation keys used by the local license server. The type of license is specified at purchase.

When an Anyware agent attempts to establish a new PCoIP session, it will first request authorization from its assigned HP Anyware License Server. The HP Anyware License Server checks to see if an activated PCoIP session license is available in its trusted storage. If a license is found, it authorizes the session. Each PCoIP session activation consumes one PCoIP session license.

The HP Anyware License Server can run as an online service with a connection to the internet, or in an offline environment without internet access. The installation and operation procedures differ slightly in each use case.