NetSim licensing
Licensing models offered by Tetcos for NetSim:
1. Cloud License (Floating)
What it is:
A hosted license server managed by Tetcos on the cloud.
How does it work?
- End users download NetSim and a common license file.
- As long as the user’s PC has internet access, NetSim checks out a license from Tetcos’ server. When the user closes NetSim, NetSim checks the license back in.
- The admin can control who checks out licenses, with IP, user or host rules in the license portal.
- Only license handshake data goes over the internet. No simulation data or user files go to the cloud. They stay fully local.
Pros:
- You do not maintain a license server in-house.
- Instant access from any location with internet connectivity.
Cons:
- Requires uninterrupted internet during use.
- The vendor needs internal security/IT clearance to host the license server.
2. On-premises License (Floating)
What it is:
You host the license server inside the network of your organization. The license type is floating.
How does it work?
- Install and run the license server on any regular Windows machine. The license is tied to a MAC-ID or to a dongle.
- NetSim clients connect to the license server through the IP address of the server.
- If IT enables VPN, end users can get remote access.
- All communication stays within your network, so you have full control. No license information leaves your premises.
Pros:
- Works without internet after initial setup.
- Full control over license server.
Cons:
- Requires setup and maintenance of the license server and the firewall rules.
- Remote access needs network configuration.
Choosing the Right Option:
- Choose Cloud License : If your users are remote, or you want simple management without server upkeep (for example, universities).
- Choose On-Premises : If your organization needs full control, or enforces strict network isolation, or both (for example, defence organizations).