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This Installation Code combines the MAC address with the UNC pathname (details)
Pros/Cons
+ After reinstallation of Windows, the MAC address does not change
+ If an image tool is used, the MAC address is still different
+ Good within a network, because the MAC address must be unique
+ Allows only one installation on one machine
- See considerations above for multiple network cards
- Restricted use in network environment with Windows 98 / NT machines
Recommendation
• | Should be used for enterprise users because disk imaging is often used to set up multiple machines and a reinstallation of Windows does not need a new licensing. |
For a server license only use an installation code combined with the UNC pathname.
This code results in a copy protection error if you work on the server AND on the workstation. It only works if the server is used as a dedicated server and the Multimedia Player is not started on the server.