Change License Type to Single User While Network License is Borrowed

[emiller]

Hello,

Is it absolutely necessary to return a borrowed network license prior to changing the license type to single user?

Regards,

Eric

[mdavis22569 · Accepted solution]

If it's borrowed and you need it .. then yes, return it and then reset the license type to Sign In / Single - User.

Otherwise it might just hang out there.   The Server doesn't know it's been released... 

[emiller]

Michael,

Thank you for the response.  This is for a large scale migration (150 users) so my concern is more on any access issues for the user once IT switches them over.  If there's still a borrowed license hanging out there, would that cause issues for their new single user access?  Or would it be a license compliance issue?

Regards,

Eric

[TravisNave · Accepted solution]

It could end up being a compliance issue if the license was borrowed for an extended period of time beyond the typical 30-day allowance of crossover.  Are you retiring the NLM?  Or are you just moving some off the network license and onto named users?  You get a grace period but you don't want to abuse it.

[emiller]

Travis,

The NLM will be retired eventually.  This is a complete transition to named user.  Thanks for the information.  I think that's all I need at this point.  We'll plan on making sure all licenses are returned prior to the switch to avoid issues.

Regards,

Eric

[TravisNave]

Glad to hear.  I have a script in my signature line hot button issues that can help streamline moving to named users from other licensed installs. 

Good Luck!