Comparison of Partitions and Reservations
If reservation groups or entries change frequently, it is recommended to use reservations. Otherwise, it it is recommended to use partitions.
The following table lists the main differences between partitions and reservations.
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Action |
Partitions |
Reservations |
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Counts are allocated based on... |
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If the license server has been provisioned with less counts than are posted in a reservation or are specified in the model definition, respectively,... |
...the license server allows access to feature counts based on the rules in the model definition until all available counts are in use by entitled clients. |
...the license server rejects the entire reservation group. |
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Users’ and devices’ access to feature counts can be... |
...allowed or denied. |
...allowed. |
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Criteria that allow or block certain client devices or users from obtaining licenses can be configured using... |
...an extensible model language. |
...a file in JSON format or by adding reservation entries using the FlexNet License Server Manager. |