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kimmatsumoto
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5 years ago

TestComplete license on virtual machines

Hello,   I know I must use a VM-enabled floating license to run TestComplete on a VM. My question is 'why' must it be a floating license and not a lock-node license. I've read the SmartBear docum...
  • tristaanogre's avatar
    5 years ago

    Because node-locked licenses are tied to hardware and, with a VM, the hardware "floats".  It's not always guarenteed to be the same MAC address, etc.

     

    You CAN use a Node-Locked but you'll have to work with smartbear support directly to get it set up but it's not recommended.