A variety of license options meets the requirements of any user, no matter what the size of the organization or the computer* setup:
Named Single User License (NSL)
A single named individual may use the Programs. You may replace the named user for the license on a temporary or permanent basis provided that only one individual is designated as the named user at any given time. Access or usage over a network (for example with Remote Desktop) is not permitted.
CPU Locked Single User License (CPU)
Any individual may use one concurrent session of a Program on a single designated computer at any given time, working from the console of that designated computer. Access or usage over a network (for example with Remote Desktop) is not permitted.
Floating Network License (FNL)
At any given time, the sum of concurrent sessions of the Programs used by all individuals can amount to the number of concurrent session you have agreed to license. If the Program has the ability to run as a client and server on separate computers, or operate distributed on a compute cluster, only the FNL version gives you the right to use the Program in these configurations. Only users connected to the network can access the Program. Only the FNL version gives you the right to access the Program over a network, for example with Remote Desktop.
Class Kit License (CKL)
As many as 30 concurrent students including two (2) teaching assistants can participate in a class kit. This license permits use only in the teaching of a class . Any other use, including academic research, is prohibitted.
License Choice Summary
| License Type | Multiple Computers | Multiple Platforms | Multiple Users | Client/Server | Cluster Computing | Network Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSL | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| CPU | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| FNL | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, and Macintosh.
** For full licensing terms, please see the COMSOL License Agreement
