Notes on Network ESLs - CAESAR II - Installation

CAESAR II Quick Reference (2019 Service Pack 1)

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A network ESL has advantages and disadvantages. One big advantage is that many client computers can access the software from a single server. Additional points for consideration are listed below.

  • Depending on the number of licenses allowed by the network ESL, some users may receive error messages when attempting to access the software. For example, if the ESL has been configured to allow four simultaneous users, an error message stating that no licenses are available when the fifth user attempts to access the software. Consequently, the fifth user is not able to access the software until one of the first four users exits the software and releases a license.

  • Because of the communication procedures between the client computer and the file server, memory access to the network ESL is much slower than to a local ESL. This access time delay only occurs when the software is first started after installation.

  • Because there is no network specific version of the software, the software looks first for a local ESL, and then for a network ESL. This allows both a network ESL and several local ESLs to be used on the same system. This transparent ESL access procedure allows a single version of the software to be used on the network and on remote computers.

  • We recommend that only 70 to 80 percent of the required licenses be assigned to a network ESL, with the remaining 20 to 30 percent assigned to local ESLs. This enables the local ESL to be moved between computers. If all of the licenses are on the network ESL, a user must be logged into the network to access the software. As such, a few local ESLs provide much greater operating flexibility.