License Management > Key Concepts
 
Key Concepts
License management is the method by which iControl administrators can request, activate, and distribute licenses for options and drivers among their user base. The majority of tasks related to license management have as a starting point the iControl—License Management page.
 
 
Concept
Description
License
An agreement to use a specific software module or collection of modules under specific terms
iControl—License Management page
Web-based license management for end-users.
Software Feature
A licensable portion of software.
License request file
A file iControl generates that you send to Grass Valley by e-mail in order to request licenses for one or more optional features.
Activation file
A file Grass Valley sends to you that, when uploaded to an Application Server, unlocks and activates one or more optional features.