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NI Metric

Computer-Based License

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Unit
Computer
Aliases
Node-locked; host-based; seat-based
Definition
NI Software License Agreement s.2.B: with a computer-based license "you may install the Software on one (1) computer in your workplace".
Counting rules
No limit on the number of employees using that computer, provided access is not simultaneous by more than one employee. A computer is one computing device or one virtual machine. The designated computer may be changed within the single workplace no more than four times per calendar year, provided the Software no longer remains on the previous computer.
Floors / minimums
Also called host-based, seat-based or node-locked. Includes a home exception for one home machine for one user (development licences); deployment licences have none.
Applies to products
  • LabVIEW
  • TestStand
  • NI software generally
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