TA Licensing

Before you can run Tidal Automation (TA), you must review the licensing procedure. This applies whether you are just trying out the software or have already decided to implement TA.

Note: This chapter details licensing the Tidal Automation (TA) version 6.5.5.

TA License Types

Note: Ensure your database is licensed per your database vendors licensing terms and conditions.

TA provides two basic license types to fit your needs.

License Type	Description
Demo License	If you want to demo the product, you can ask for a demo license from a sales representative. You will be given a license code to enter when you run the product for the first time. Full use of the software will be available for a limited time.
Permanent License	If you have purchased TA, your sales representative can give you a Permanent license. This license is customized to match your planned installation and includes a Master license and licenses for anything else you have purchased, such as agents, Fault Monitor, etc. Apply your license file immediately so the software does not expire. You will receive a Master/Agent License Summary, which you should keep for your records. Agents can be licensed as “floating,” in which case your license allows <x> number of agents to work at once, where <x> is the number of agents you purchased. Floating agent licenses can be for any supported operating system. You can also buy licenses for specific agents. The specifically licensed non-floating agents are displayed on the Licensed Agents tab as described in Licensed Agents Tab.

License Type

Description

Demo License

If you want to demo the product, you can ask for a demo license from a sales representative. You will be given a license code to enter when you run the product for the first time. Full use of the software will be available for a limited time.

Permanent License

If you have purchased TA, your sales representative can give you a Permanent license. This license is customized to match your planned installation and includes a Master license and licenses for anything else you have purchased, such as agents, Fault Monitor, etc. Apply your license file immediately so the software does not expire. You will receive a Master/Agent License Summary, which you should keep for your records.

Agents can be licensed as “floating,” in which case your license allows <x> number of agents to work at once, where <x> is the number of agents you purchased. Floating agent licenses can be for any supported operating system. You can also buy licenses for specific agents. The specifically licensed non-floating agents are displayed on the Licensed Agents tab as described in Licensed Agents Tab.

Extensions and components that add extra functionality to TA might require separate licenses. For example, Fault Monitor, the Windows and Unix Agents, and the Command Line Interface program (SACmd) all require individual licenses. For more information and current availability, contact your sales representative.

You can license TA with a Demo license during installation. The installer prompts you for a demo code, and if you give it a code, then it will create the demo.lic file for you. When your Demo license expires, or if you did not enter it during installation, you can manually license TA as described in Licensing Procedures for Demo and Permanent TA Licenses.