Licensing Glossary

Term

Description

KSM (Keysight Software Manager)

Keysight web application that allows customers to redeem (request) their Software License Entitlement Certificate for a license file (*.lic), auto-register their SUS subscription, apply a subscription extension, access their account, and order software updates. First time users must create a User Profile. Returning users simply provide a login and password.
http://www.Keysight.com/find/softwaremanager

Entitlement

A software license or Software Update Service (SUS) subscription that a customer is entitled to as a result of a PLTS purchase.

Entitlement Certificate

A printed certificate that contains information a customer needs to get an entitlement. There are three kinds of entitlement certificates:

1) Software License and Software Update Service Entitlement Certificate - A customer redeems this certificate in ASM to get a license for their initial software purchase and to automatically register their SUS subscription that was included with their initial purchase.

2) Updated Software License Entitlement Certificate - A customer redeems this certificate in ASM to get a license for updated software.

3) Software Update Service 1-Year (or 2-Year) Subscription Renewal Entitlement Certificate - A customer uses this certificate in ASM to apply a SUS subscription renewal (extension).

Extension

The renewal of a Software Update Service (SUS) subscription. Typically, a renewal is purchased annually.

Host ID

A unique identifier for a computer. ASM asks for the HOST ID when a customer requests a license file for a Fixed or Networkable license. To learn how to find the computer’s HOST ID, view the PLTS Installation Guide online at: Technical Support: N19301B PLTS Base Analysis

License

A permit from Keysight, in the form of a license file (*.lic), that allows customers to use a PLTS software product.

License File

A *.lic file that must be present for PLTS software to function on a computer. Customers who purchase software redeem their Software License Entitlement Certificate in ASM to get a license file.

License: Fixed or Node-Locked License (Ex: N1930B-xFP)

License type that is tied to the HOSTID of the PC that will run the software.

License: Networkable or Floating (Ex: N1930B-xNP)

License type that is tied to a server. Users point their installation to the server and check-out a license that allows the software to run.

License: Transportable or USB Dongle (Ex: N1930B-xTP)

License type that is tied to a USB dongle or key that must be connected to the PC for it to run the software.

Order Number/Certificate Number

Identification numbers assigned to a customer’s purchase. These numbers appear on the upper right hand corner of the Entitlement Certificate..

Redeem

To receive a license in exchange for providing information in ASM from an entitlement certificate.

Registration

Information required in ASM to create a profile for the customer who owns a Software Update Service (SUS) subscription, included with an initial software purchase. Registration happens automatically when a customer requests a software license file (*.lic) in ASM. The SUS subscription entitles customers to email notifications when software updates are available or when a SUS subscription is about to expire. Registration is required only once.

Renewal

See Extension.

SUS

See Software Update Service (SUS).

Server Name

A unique identifier for a server. ASM asks for the Server Name when a customer requests a license file for a Networkable license. To learn how to find the computer’s Server Name, view the PLTS Installation Guide online at www.Keysight.com – search for your PLTS model number (Ex: N1930B) and then click on Manuals.

Software License and Software Update Service Subscription Entitlement Certificate

See Entitlement Certificate.

Software update

An updated software file (*.exe) made available at no extra cost to customers who have an active Software Update Service (SUS) subscription. The software update is ordered using ASM.

Software update license

A *.lic file that must be present for updated software to function on a computer. Customers with an Updated Software License Entitlement Certificate must request a license file using ASM.

Software Update Service (SUS)

A software service in which updates are made available at no extra cost to customers who have an active subscription that is typically renewed annually. SUS subscribers are notified via email when software updates are available and when a SUS subscription is about to expire.

Software Update Service (SUS) Certificate

See Entitlement Certificate.

Subscription

A subscription to the Software Update Service (SUS) entitles customers to download software updates (when available) via ASM at no cost. A customer is entitled to a 1-year SUS subscription with a PLTS software purchase. This initial subscription auto-starts at shipment, and auto-registers in ASM when a customer requests a license file (*.lic). At the end of the year, a 1-year or 2-year renewal subscription can be purchased. This renewal subscription must be activated by the customer in ASM.

User Profile

Customer contact information in ASM used to notify customers when software updates are available or when a SUS subscription is about to expire. When a User Profile is created, the customer creates a login and password to use for easily accessing ASM in the future.