Licensing

How is File System Auditor licensed?  

File System Auditor is licensed by the number of servers where you will capture file events.  

It doesn't matter how many CPUs or NICs a server has – one server computer requires one license.  For clustered servers, each node in the cluster requires one license.  For DFS, one license is required for every server computer being audited, even if all files are visible through one root share.  

For NAS and SAN systems, it is only the number of servers that is counted – not the number of storage nodes or disk arrays.  

Do I need a license for every server on my network?  

No.  You only need a license for every server on which you will audit file activity.  This is a "named server" license – each license is assigned to a server when you manage permissions on it.  

What user license quantities are available?  

Licenses are available in any quantity.  

Can I move licenses from one server to another?  

Each license becomes permanently assigned to a server the first time that once you start auditing file activity on that server.  

What happens if I exceed my license count?  

If you gather file events from more servers than you have licenses for then the Reporting Console will not let you run reports against the database.  Please contact us to purchase more licenses.  

Is an evaluation license available?  What restrictions does it have?  

Yes, a 30-day evaluation license is available from www.scriptlogic.com.  The evaluation license will only permit you to gather file events from 2 servers.  

Can I extend my evaluation?  

You can request an extension for an evaluation license by contacting us.

How do I find how many what licenses I have installed?  

In the Server Configuration Utility or the Reporting Console, under the "Help" menu click "About" to show the number of licenses you have purchased.  

How do I find out how many licenses I've used?  

In the Reporting Console, click on the "Servers" filter tab and the number of servers listed is the number of licenses you have used.  

How do I install the Reporting Console and Server components on multiple computers?  

Every time you install File System Auditor on a computer you must re-apply the original license file supplied to you.  

Is there a limit to the number of workstations on which I can run the File System Auditor Reporting Console?  

No