In Managed Hosts license mode, the RAS Server will also need a special license key to enable HOD. Unlike the HOD key in Concurrent User license mode, however, the HOD key in Managed Hosts license mode will specify one or more “channels” for HOD. Each channel can be used by one and only one Account User to establish a Master connection with Input Control to one HOD instance at a time; the channel will not be available again until the Master connection is terminated. If the RAS Server has the appropriate HOD-enabled key, then license mode fields in the Web Console menu bar and in the License Activity section of the Gateway > Gateway Licenses page will show “MANAGED HOSTS WITH HOD”.
In addition, the number of concurrent HOD channels allowed by license and currently in use will appear on the Host on Demand line.
The Managed Hosts licensing model will allow the server to manage a maximum of X amount of Hosts and is treated on a seat-by-seat basis. For customers who do not necessarily need the unlimited Hosts licensing model that the Concurrent Users license includes, the Managed Hosts licensing model could be the better option.
For more information about HOD licensing, please contact a member of the Sales or Support team at sales@vector-networks.com.
