SUMMARY
A Floating license is a type of RLM licence. This can be used on the machine whose System ID the license is keyed to (the license server machine) or by any other machine on the same network.
Our Support portal is packed with information to help get you up and running with your floating license. We have included links to some useful articles below.
MORE INFORMATION
INSTALLATION
There are a number of articles that can provide you with steps on how to install the licence onto your server machine.
Q100002: What is the System ID and how do I find it?
Q100027: How to install a floating/server license
Q100360: How to install the server tools for floating/server licenses
Q100264: How to point a machine to your license server
Q100259: How to use an Activation Key to install your license
LICENSE MANAGEMENT
Running a licence server can give you greater control of your licence usage. Below you can find articles on license management.
Q100532: How to manage your License Server using the Foundry Licensing Utility
Q100523: Where are Foundry Licenses installed on my machine?
Q100211: How to check which licenses are available from an RLM server
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are experiencing problems with your floating licences, some of the following articles may help you to resolve the issue.
Q100525: Foundry Licensing Utility (FLU) license install errors
Q100105: How to generate a License Diagnostic file
Q100216: How to Use A License Server Through a Firewall
FAQS
Please find links to our most asked questions below, if you cannot locate an article that covers your query please check out the Advanced Licensing section of our support portal.
Q100001: Can I transfer my license to another machine?
Q100185: Will my licenses work on a Virtual Machine?
Q100047: License roaming - how to use a floating licenses off your network
We have additional articles that discuss floating licensing further. If you are unable to find the answer to your question/issue please log a support ticket by following these steps:
Q100064: How to raise a support ticket
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