Optima Software Licenses Explained
Introduction
Optima offers a number of different software licenses that can be easily tailored to individual customer needs. We strive to provide a simple, clear and concise method to address even complex customer requirements. The following paragraphs point out the differences and suitability of each license type.
Trial License
Customers can obtain trial licenses for various Optima software products to enable them:
- to evaluate our various offerings,
- in their own environment, and
- under real-world networking conditions,
- for a pre-determined amount of time (evaluation period).
Trial licenses can later be converted into proper licenses if the customer decides to go ahead with a long term deployment.
Limited User/
Limited Device Capacity License
Customers have the option to license Optima software in order to support a set number of concurrent users or a pre-determined number of devices. This type of licensing is usually more economical when applied to smaller deployments where the number of devices/users is not expected to grow significantly over time.
Unlimited Users/
Unlimited Device Capacity License
Optima also offers unlimited users/device licensing with a maximum of flexibility to support large scale deployments without cumbersome restrictions on the number of concurrent users or devices in the customer’s network.
Embedded Software License
Embedded Optima firmware (like the T:LAN OS) ships embedded in each device. This type of software license is anchored (node locked) to the device it shipped with. With the purchase of each device, customers obtain the right (license) to use the software for the lifetime of the device.
Application Software License
Optima grants customers the right to use the application software on a number of licensed computer systems, terminals or workstations in a specified network. Customers may transfer the software between computer systems in the licensed network as long as they do not permit the usage of the software to exceed the total number of licensed workstations at any time.
Feature Specific Licenses
Some of our software products require individual license(s) for each copy in use. These narrower licenses typically apply to products where Optima had to obtain 3rd-party components/licenses to implement the customer requested feature set. Over the last few years the majority of 3rd party software vendors have introduced software licensing models to the market that are much more restrictive than those typically offered by Optima.
Server Software License
Optima offers various server side products that are governed by our on-premises, server software license. Customers obtain specific licenses based on the needed number of servers, including back-up servers for deployment on real servers or virtual machines.
Highlight: Optima License Server
The Optima License Server (OLS) is an on-premises Windows® operating system based server application for administering and monitoring Optima product licenses across company networks. Licenses are distributed using a floating license model.
OLS reduces the administrative overhead, combining a whole set of improved management tools. It is mobile friendly, offers auto-discovery and self-synchronizing backup servers. OLS is a modern enterprise-grade solution — for all your Optima licensing needs.
Highlight: Optima Support Program
Optima offers premium out-of-warranty services, separately or in a bundle. These tailor-made services are available exclusively from Optima and covers:
- HELPdesk Support,
- Extended Hardware Warranty, and
- Software Support Program
It is currently being offered in:
- annual subscription, or
- biennial (two year) subscription, or
- triennial (three year) subscription packages.
The additional fees provide access to on-going features development, technical support services and future software upgrades.
Product License Types
The following table details which license type applies to a sample set of Optima products. Please contact our support staff to discuss any licensing needs or questions you might have.
| Product | Runs On | License Type |
| Optima T:LAN Firmware | Device | Embedded Firmware License |
| Optima RIO1608R8S4 Firmware | Device | Embedded Firmware License |
| Optima RIO4802 Firmware | Device | Embedded Firmware License |
| Optima aero Firmware | Device | Embedded Firmware License |
| Optima RIO xR3 Firmware | Device | Embedded Firmware License |
| Optima NEXUS nano Firmware | Device | Embedded Firmware License |
| Optima Remote Commander Client | PC/Laptop | Application Software License |
| Optima Remote Commander Server Management Console | PC/Laptop | Application Software License |
| Optima Remote Commander Server | Server | Server Software License |
| Optima NMS | Server | Server Software License |
| Optima License Server | Server | Server Software License |
| Optima Firmware Server | Server | Server Software License |
| Optima ecoAPP – AMC3000 Application | Device | Feature Specific License |
| Optima ecoAPP – CMPC Application | Device | Feature Specific License |
| Optima ecoAPP – ecoSENTRY Application | Device | Feature Specific License |
| Optima ecoAPP – SAM Application | Device | Feature Specific License |
| Optima ecoAPP – ecoLOGIC Application | Device | Feature Specific License |
| Optima ecoLOGIC Script Engine | Device | Feature Specific License |
Ralf Doewich
Optima Tele.com, Inc.
Application, Hardware, HELPdesk, Licenses, Services, Software