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.
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
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
+ Can be automated using the E-Mail Activator Service (requires the Activation Server)
- Internet connection required
- Customer has to wait for the Unlock Key
- Administration personnel needed
- Automation of delivery process not possible
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
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