Comparison of Named License Pools and Reservations
If reservation groups or entries change frequently, it is recommended to use reservations. Otherwise, it is recommended to use named license pools.
The following table lists the main differences between named license pools and reservations.
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Action |
Named License Pools |
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 of access 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. |