.. _cloud-up-license-types:

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License Types
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This section is a reference describing the license models the portal supports. The
license *type* is a property of the *product definition*, not something you choose on
the license form. When you create a license, its type is determined by the product you
select. For details on creating product definitions, see :ref:`cloud-up-products`; for
creating licenses, see :ref:`cloud-up-licenses`.

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Counted (Floating)
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A *counted* (also called *floating*) license provides a count of concurrent licenses.
The license count you enter sets how many concurrent uses are available across the
served population.

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Nodelocked
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A *nodelocked* license is tied to a specific machine. The license count for a
nodelocked product is fixed at 1.

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Token-Based
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*Token-based* licensing draws usage from a defined pool of tokens, governed by a
*token definition*. The portal supports two token models:

* **Token Unlocked**
* **Token Locked**

The license count for a token-based product is fixed at 1.

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Metered
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A *metered* license uses a counter that decrements as the product is used. A metered
product is configured by a *meter definition* with the following fields:

* **Counter** — the named counter that is decremented.
* **Initial Decrement** — the amount decremented at the start.
* **Period** — the interval over which the period decrement applies.
* **Period Decrement** — the amount decremented each period.

The license count for a metered product is fixed at 1.

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Named-User Licensing
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*Named-user* licensing is enabled per product. When enabled, the product definition
includes:

* **Named User Count** — the number of named users permitted.
* **Minimum hours** — the minimum hours a named-user assignment is held.