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Licensing for the Sun Studio software has been greatly simplified through the implementation of a new serial number-based licensing model. This new licensing model started with the Sun ONE Studio 7 Enterprise Edition for Solaris suite in 2002 and has been maintained by every following release. The new model:

Makes it easier and faster for customers to install and run the software
Simplifies the administration and management of licenses
Standardizes the licensing model across the entire line of Sun developer products so customers have a consistent experience

The Sun Studio licensing model requires that the customer simply input a serial number license during installation. The customer is then able to begin using the software immediately. The serial number includes an RTU (right to use) that defines the number of users that can concurrently use the product.

The Sun Studio licensing model does not enforce usage tracking, hence there is no service denial for the software. However, the customer is expected to abide by the terms and conditions of the RTU license and purchase the appropriate number of licenses to support the number of developers using the software.

This new licensing model will be used in all future releases of the Sun Studio products. Customers using Sun Studio products will have a consistent user experience for licensing.

Differences from the Previous Licensing Model

The previous licensing model, which was implemented in the Sun Workshop and Forte Developer product lines, used the Globetrotter FLEXlm licensing software. The new Sun Studio licensing model:

Eliminates the need to call the License Center for a password to complete the installation process. The customer can simply install the serial number when prompted during the installation process, and he or she can then use the software immediately. Customers using the Try and Buy version of the software can also take advantage of this new feature. The customer can generate the trial serial number from the software product itself.
Eliminates usage tracking and service denial. The new serial number licensing model does not track software usage, so there is no service denial based upon RTU usage. This new policy makes it easy for the developers to use the Sun Studio products. However the customer is bound by the legal terms and conditions of the RTU license so the customer must ensure that they have enough licenses to cover usage.

Benefits to the Developer Customer

The Sun Studio licensing model eliminates the cost associated with license administration, and dramatically reduces the time and effort required to install and maintain software licenses.

The developer customer will never experience service denial. Developers who are added to a project can use the software while waiting for the purchase and delivery of additional software licenses.

For more detailed information about the Sun Studio licensing model please also see our Licensing FAQ. The new licensing model was introduced during the release of the Sun ONE Studio 7 and we continue to use this model, for more information please see our Licensing technical white paper.