General Features
- Licenses all types of .NET apps, including web services, ASP.Net apps, server side controls and, of course, Windows applications.
- Includes activation web service, with management application (with source).
- Timed demo installation supported.
- Activation web service runs on any IIS machine, including most hosted sites.
- Incredibly easy to use. Learn and deploy in minutes.
- Tie into the database of your choice, or use the automatic defaults.
- End to end cryptographic security eliminates the need for "secrets".
- Supports .NET 1.1 and .NET 2.0
Flexible Security, from light to cryptographically strong
- Allow installation/unlocking purely based on a product key (no Internet connection required), or require server activation for maximum security.
- Optional Deferred server activation - allows installation without an Internet connection, with activation following when a connection is available.
- Strong security can be implemented using Email or CD/Floppy exchange as well as Internet connections.
- Encrypted connections to the activation server does not require SSL.
Licensing Components and Distributed Applications
- LicenseProvider support offered for components - but not required.
- Once the client component is installed in the GAC or installation directory, supports licensing of partially trusted software.
Customization Features
- System identification algorithm can be completely customized. Decide if two systems match exactly, or how close two systems need to be to be considered identical.
- Include custom data in the data sent to the server. This can be used to include product registration as part of the license activation.
- Send server data back to the client. Data is digitally signed to prevent modification.
- Licensing data implemented using XML
- Add your own assemblies to respond to new or modified activations.
The licensing system is easy for developers to use - all the information needed for an application can be stored into a .resx resource file that can be simply added to the licensed application.