[Implemented] Air gapped licensing
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 2:23 pm
Hello,
I have previously seen a similar request, but I would like to re-emphasis on this request.
We have some environments where we work in air-gap mode, which means, our network is totally isolated. For example, in highly-secure networks, some zones are running critical workloads but do not have the possibility to reach a resource outside of the zone.
I would be grateful if could add a licensing exception to work fully offline, as I do have a use-case where I would be highly interested. I understand this requires modifying the licensing portion and thinking about how you protect your product IP/interests but I also assume that many environments are subject to restriction to reach license server, especially for a critical asset, such as a configuration management asset.
This would be a big plus for highly secure networks and I personally would like to see that feature, even if that means I need to do manual exchange of license file from my servers to yours to validate changes. I am also willing to loose some functionalities, so long it can backup the configurations on a daily basis.
Thanks,
Gregory
I have previously seen a similar request, but I would like to re-emphasis on this request.
We have some environments where we work in air-gap mode, which means, our network is totally isolated. For example, in highly-secure networks, some zones are running critical workloads but do not have the possibility to reach a resource outside of the zone.
I would be grateful if could add a licensing exception to work fully offline, as I do have a use-case where I would be highly interested. I understand this requires modifying the licensing portion and thinking about how you protect your product IP/interests but I also assume that many environments are subject to restriction to reach license server, especially for a critical asset, such as a configuration management asset.
This would be a big plus for highly secure networks and I personally would like to see that feature, even if that means I need to do manual exchange of license file from my servers to yours to validate changes. I am also willing to loose some functionalities, so long it can backup the configurations on a daily basis.
Thanks,
Gregory