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To activate a product means turning on Copy Protection and running the software with the specified license options.
There are 4 options to activate a product
•Online Activation via Web Activation Server
Which activation method to choose depends on the line of business and the number of copies sold. The activation options can be combined, e.g. use 3 out of the 4 options. You can define a default activation method with the option Use as default option.
Online Activation
Preferred option for medium and large sales.
+ Allow automating the delivery process
+ No administration personnel needed
+ works 24 hours - customer can activate any time
- Internet connection required
- Could be blocked by application firewalls
- Web Activation Server needed
Activation by E-Mail
Preferred option if Online Activation is not available. Should be used as an second option in combination with Online Activation
+ Almost available on any PC
+ No firewall problems
- Internet connection required
- Customer has to wait for the Unlock Key
- Administration personnel needed
- Automation of delivery process not possible
Activation by Fax
Alternative option if Online Activation is not available.
+ Good option as an alternative activation method
- Fax required
- Customer has to wait for the Unlock Key
- Administration personnel needed
- Automation of delivery process not possible
Activation by Phone
Alternative option if Online Activation is not available.
+ Almost everybody has a phone
- Only available during business hours
- Administration personnel needed
- Automation of delivery process not possible