To activate a product means to turn on Copy Protection and run the software with the specified license options.
There are 4 options to activate a product
•Online Activation via Activation Server 6
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.
Online Activation
Preferred option for medium and large sales.
+ Allows to automate 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
Activation by e-mail
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
- Internet connection required
- Customer has to wait for the Unlock Key
- Administration personnel needed
- Automation of delivery process not possible
Activation by Fax
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
Activation by Phone
Alternative option if Online Activation is not available.
+ Almost anybody has a phone
- Only available during business hours
- Administration personnel needed
- Automation of delivery process not possible