There are two options:-
- Standard licenses (Perpetual) = Pre set Limits are set for Managed devices, IP phones and Concurrent Phones
- Pay As You Go licenses (PAYG) = Charge by usage - see FAQ What is a PAYG License?
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
For more information, see
The license for this toolbox is based on Managed devices, so the license count does NOT include devices that just respond to ICMP or rDNS. So effectively a 500 managed device license might actually provide topology drawings and asset reports covering thousands of addresses, it is just that the system will stop the discovery when it gets the reply from the 500th Managed device.
If you have a license that allows for 100 concurrent phones, you can set up a configuration designed to generate RTP traffic that is equivalent to the media stream associated with 100 continuous phone calls. This traffic can be targeted at :-
- A single Sink System* - loading equivalent up to 100 continuous phone calls down one path (e.g., traffic level incremented from say 10 phones up to the license maximum of 100 phones)
or
- Multiple Sink Systems* in parallel, e.g., 5 Sink Systems* - loading equivalent to up to 20 continuous phone calls down 5 paths (e.g., traffic level incremented from say 1 phones up to 20 phones on each path, which would meet the license maximum of 100 phones)
For more information on concurrent phone license counts and the impact of the PAYG License system, see the examples provided in the FAQ - describing concurrent phones.
*Sink Systems are Platforms that are used by the VoIP Simulation tool and VoIP Pre Deployment Assessment tool, they are used to define the "B" end of the paths being monitored/tested.
Note: The license applies only to the configuration capabilities, your Host Platforms must still be able to handle the planned phone loading, as successful operation will be subject to the Host Platforms memory speed, cache size, motherboard organization and Network Interface. For more information on this review the information provided for Back to Back testing on the FAQs - VoIP Pre Deployment testing page.
How are license files delivered and installed?
Licenses for Demonstration use
Demonstration licenses are embedded in the software downloaded from the Codima Web site, no user action is required.
Licenses for Evaluation, Rental and Purchased
Licenses are provided in the CodimaLicense.zip file attached to the license delivery email. This file should be copied to the My Documents folder. The installer will automatically install the license files.
Licenses are provided in the CodimaToolboxLicense.zip file attached to the license delivery email. This file should be copied to the My Documents folder. The installer will automatically install the license files.
License file types
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Codima Spider/Codima Toolbox License (File name = LICENSE.TXT)
This license controls the following:-
Access to individual facilities/tools, e.g., Mapping
Discovery Device limits, e.g., 1000 managed devices
Phone Loading levels, e.g., 100 concurrent phones
VoIP phone limits, e.g., 100 SIP Phones
Expiry date
The MAC Address of Host Platforms NIC used to machine lock the software
Discovery Engine Version, e.g., 6.0-CDE
Software Release Version, e.g., 7.0.0000
The Demonstration/Evaluation status
The License option , i.e., user has a standard license or a PAYG License.
The Phone Tracking format used by VoIP Monitoring and Troubleshooting tools.
The License will be changed in the following situations:-
- When an Evaluation System is purchased.
- When a tool is customized to add a new function, for example SQL Call Logging
- When a new software release is issued - Optional, some release updates will not merit a license change
- When access is granted to specialist functions, such as the Protocol Decoder Kit
- When user moves from a PAYG license to a standard license or visa versa.
- When a user requires to change the Phone Tracking format used by VoIP Monitoring and Troubleshooting tools.
- SNMP License (File name = LICENSE.KEY)
This is the license file for the SNMP module, all Codima products are required to have this license.
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
How do I request a License? Can I request a license on line?
You can request a license from Codima using the Help menu options - Request License on-line.
or use the link provided in the license limit warning messages
This will take you to the License Request page on the Codima Web site
License Request page display example:-
You should complete this request form and click on the Submit button to send it to Codima.
If I want an evaluation license what information do I need to supply?
Evaluation License requests should be made via Codima Partners, the following information will be required:-
- Contact Information/Company Information
- MAC Address of a Network Interface Card in the Platform that is going to Host the Toolbox - click here for Host Platform requirements
- Expiry date for license - evaluation licenses typically are for two weeks.
- Product required and the device/phone limits associated with license
Codima Spider (User Name = Inventory, Monitor, Application)
- number of Managed Devices - evaluation licenses typically have limits ranging from 50 to 250 Managed Devices.
IT Inventory & Mapping Toolbox, IT Engineer Toolbox
- number of Managed Devices - evaluation licenses typically have limits ranging from 50 to 250 Managed Devices.
- number of Managed Devices - evaluation licenses typically have limits ranging from 50 to 250 Managed Devices.
- loading limits - maximum number of concurrent Phones - evaluation license typically would have limits ranging from 20 to 50 concurrent phones
VoIP Monitoring &Troubleshooting Toolbox
- number of Phones - evaluation licenses typically have limits ranging from 50 to 250 Phones
- number of Managed Devices - evaluation licenses typically have limits ranging from 50 to 250 Managed Devices.
- number of Phones - evaluation licenses typically have limits ranging from 50 to 250 Phones
- loading limits - maximum number of concurrent Phones - evaluation license typically would have limits ranging from 20 to 50 concurrent phones
If a PAYG license is required instead, that should be stated.
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
What does the Toolbox/Spider license control? - License.txt file stored on Codima Toolbox or Codima Spider
The license file (License.txt) is used to control the following:-
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Access to individual tools or facilities, e.g.,Mapping.
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Discovery Device limits, e.g., 1000 managed devices
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VoIP phone limits, e.g., 100 IP Phones
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Expiry date
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The MAC Address of Host Platforms NIC used to machine lock the software
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Discovery Engine Version, e.g., 6.0-CDE
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Software Release Version, e.g., 7.0.0000
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The Demonstration/Evaluation status
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The License option, i.e., user has a standard license or a PAYG License.
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The Phone Tracking format used by VoIP Monitoring and Troubleshooting tools.
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
What is a Toolbox demo license?
This is the license embedded in the Toolbox software when you download from the Codima Web site.
The Codima Web site will contain the latest information on limitations for demonstration licenses. Click here for more information
About Demo License
- Not Machine locked
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Managed device limit
Applies to
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Phone Count limit
Applies to
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Functional restrictions
- R
uns for 30 days.
For more information, see :-
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Demonstration/Evaluation restrictions - section covering the Codima Toolbox product line
What is an Evaluation license?
This is a license that is machine locked to the MAC address of a NIC in the Host Platform being used when evaluating the Codima product
It will have an expiry date, typically two weeks in the future.
It will have limitations set in respect of license counts, e.g., pre set number of
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Managed
devices when using the :-
- Codima Spider (User Name = Inventory, Monitor, Application)
- Bottleneck Analysis tool
- IP Phones when using the :-
For more information, see
Applies when the Codima product has been purchased.
This is a license that is machine locked to the MAC address of a NIC in the Host Platform.
It will NOT have functional restrictions so you will be able to save/print.
It will not have an expiry date.
It will have limitations set in respect of license counts, e.g., pre set number of
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Managed
devices when using the :-
- Codima Spider (User Name = Inventory, Monitor, Application)
- Bottleneck Analysis tool
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IP Phones when using the :-
- VoIP Monitoring tool
- VoIP Troubleshooting tool
- VoIP Pre Deployment Assessment tool
- Codima Spider (User Name = VoIP Version 3.00)
What type of license do I get if I rent a Codima product?
This is a license that is machine locked to the MAC address of a NIC in the Host Platform.
It will NOT have functional restrictions so you will be able to save/print.
The License will expire at the end of the rental period.
It will have limitations set in respect of license counts, e.g., pre set number of
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Managed
devices when using the :-
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- Codima Spider (User Name = Inventory, Monitor, Application)
- Bottleneck Analysis tool
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IP Phones when using the :-
- VoIP Monitoring tool
- VoIP Troubleshooting tool
- VoIP Pre Deployment Assessment tool
- Codima Spider (User Name = VoIP - Version 3.00)
Toolbox PAYG licenses are provided to users who are being charged by usage.
Usage applies to:-
| Codima Product | License Information |
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Codima Spider
product line:- Version 1.00 to 2.xx
Version 3.00
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PAYG applies to the number of unique
managed
devices counted during the operation of the
Codima Discovery Engine each
calendar month.
PAYG applies to number of Registered IP Phones tracked by the Codima Spider. |
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Codima Toolbox product line:-
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PAYG applies to the number of unique managed devices counted during the operation of the Codima Discovery Engine each calendar month. |
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PAYG applies to number of concurrent phones associated with the loading levels set when using the VoIP Pre Deployment Assessment tool. |
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PAYG applies to number of Registered IP Phones tracked by the VoIP Monitoring tool and VoIP Troubleshooting tool |
When a user has a PAYG license, it is important that they are connected to the Internet, to ensure that the counts can be uploaded to the Codima PAYG servers and monthly usage reports created. These reports are then used to bill clients.
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
Can I manually upload PAYG License counts?
Yes, this has to be done locally on the Codima Toolbox or the Codima Spider - see instructions below:-
How to manually upload PAYG license counts
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Ensure the Codima Toolbox/Codima Spider is connected to the Internet
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Click on Help menu
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Select Manage Pay As You Go menu item
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Click on Retry button, the Codima Toolbox/Codima Spider will attempt to upload the counts.
Upload successful
If the upload is successful the following will be displayed:-
Upload Failed
If the upload is not successful, this display will look like this:-
If you have not updated within the month, this display will change to include the following status bar telling the user that the application is being terminated:-
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
This is the license embedded in the software downloaded for use on Sink systems. Sink systems are used by the VoIP Simulation and VoIP Pre Deployment Assessment tool, they are used to define the "B" end of the paths being monitored/tested. This license is not machine locked. So one copy of the Sink software can be used to create more than one Sink system. The user interface when using a system that has this license is blocked so locally you only have access to the System part of the user interface.
The VoIP Pre Deployment Assessment tool is licensed by counting the number of phones associated with the phone loading, however from a cost perspective this count is only applied when you select to create a Word Report covering the test results. For example if you have a PAYG license, it will only report counts associated with the production of the Word Reports covering the test results. There is no need to create Word reports during Back to Back testing, as you can see the results of the test in the Reports Preview.
However during Back to Back testing you will still be restricted by any upper limit in your license. Codima can supply temporary licenses with larger limits if needed should you wish to validate the maximum loading levels that your Host Platforms can handle.
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
If the discovery is repeated within the same calendar month, you will NOT be charged twice for discovering the same devices. The License facility only reports unique devices discovered, it will for example compare MAC addresses from each discovery run undertaken within the calendar month and only count them once.
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
What license counts are needed if I am going to use the Multi Site scheduler?
Codima will then deliver the required Licenses for each of the Toolboxes involved in the Multi Site Scheduler process. The Licenses will be machine locked to a MAC address of a NIC in the Host Platforms.
For more on the Multi Site Scheduler, see FAQs Multi Site Scheduler.
This applies to local operation of the Codima Toolbox or the Codima Spider.
Codima Spider
- Right click on Spider Icon in System tray
- Select Manage Pay As You Go Menu item
Codima Toolbox:-
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Click on Help menu
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Select Manage Pay As You Go menu item
This will provide access to the following dialog box which will show the Phone and Device counts associated with the PAYG License
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
The Asset View will list the Managed device counts - see example below, count = 13. Make sure you select the highest branch in the tree to view this.
NOTE: PAYG LICENSES ARE NO LONGER IN USE
Where can I see how many Managed devices my license allows?
Where can I see how many Phones my license allows?
Managed device counts:-
You can see the license information that applies to any asset inventory by accessing the Advanced Reports/Discovery Summary tree branch, and viewing the License Details provided at the bottom of the Discovery Summary.
Codima Toolbox - Asset HTML Report
Managed device counts:-
You can see the license information that applies to any asset inventory reports you create by viewing the Advanced Reports/Discovery Summary. The License details are displayed at the bottom of this report.
Codima Toolbox - Help Menu
Managed Device Counts and Phone Counts:-
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Click on Help menu
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Select About Toolbox menu item
- maxDevices entry applies to Managed Device Count
- maxPhones entry applies to IP Phone Counts
- maxPhoneTests entry applies to concurrent phones
You can see this at the bottom of the Troubleshooting dashboard associated with the VoIP Troubleshooting tool
You can see this in the top right hand corner of the Blaster Manager display.
About License Counts
In the license counts what constitutes a Managed Device?
This applies to:-
- Codima Spider (User Name = Inventory, Monitor, Application)
- Toolboxes that include the Mapping tool
Managed devices are any device the Codima Discovery Engine gets management information from, i.e., not ones that are just addresses in the ARP/Routing/Forwarding tables or devices that we just know exist because they respond to pings and reverse DNS, but devices that give the system information, such as the type of device it is or in the case of SNMP and WMI provide a lot of internal information on configuration etc.
