- Soft licenses are linked to a specific computer. This is the default configuration. The license is configured at the time of installation by use of an activation key, which, once activated, locks the license to a specific machine.
- Hard licenses are attached to a hardware dongle.
|
Task |
Soft Key |
Hard Key |
|---|---|---|
|
Activation |
Activation key entered by user on destination machine |
Configured prior to shipping, no activation required |
|
Transfer |
Requires de-activation from initial PC then re-activation on destination PC |
Unplug USB key from initial PC, plug it in to the destination PC |
|
Upgrade/Update |
Managed through license tool |
Managed through license tool |
|
Conversion between floating/local |
Done in software through license tool |
Requires new USB key |