RealObjects: Support - edit-on NG Licensing FAQ

edit-on NG Licensing FAQs

The following FAQs will answer most of your questions regarding licensing RealObjects edit-on NG. You will find answers to questions about our licensing model (CPU License). The section "System Integrator" and "Application Service Provider (ASP)" focuses on questions which might arise when purchasing an edit-on NG license for your customer, or when providing edit-on NG functionality under an ASP scheme.

Also available: edit-on NG Technical FAQs

1. CPU License

1.1 What does "CPU" mean?

1.2 With the exception of the number of CPU, is there any other restriction when using the CPU License?

1.3 How do I determine the number of CPU licenses needed?

1.4 Which users/authors are allowed to access the editor?

1.5 When purchasing a CPU License, who is the licensee?

1.6 How about my test and development servers?

1.7 Is the CPU License restricted to a server, server name, IP, URL or domain?

2. System Integrator

2.1 As a system integrator, can I purchase an edit-on NG license for my customer?

2.2 Can the names of my servers be included in my customer's license key?

2.3 What is the difference in the license key when purchasing an edit-on NG license for a customer?

2.4 I am a system integrator/VAR and want to buy an edit-on NG license for my customer. Am I, as integrator, also licensed to use the editor?

3. Application Service Provider

3.1 What is an ASP?

3.2 I am an Application Service Provider and want to buy edit-on NG. Which license do I need?

4. Miscellaneous

4.1 I want to purchase an edit-on NG license, but I am not sure about the server names. What can I do?

4.2 How do I get my license after I purchased it?

4.3 What is a server name?

4.4 Is it possible to use a wildcard (*) within a server name?

4.5 Is it possible to include the prefixes "http://" and "/" in a server name?

4.6 Do I need to renew my software support and maintenance subscription to prevent my edit-on NG License from expiring?

4.7 What is the advantage of the 1 Year Support and Maintenance subscription?

4.8 I forgot to extend the optional 1 Year Support & Maintenance subscription within the permitted time. What are the costs to do so now?