Licensing
Licensing Overview
BASIS offers two licensing control processes: the BASIS License Service (BLS) and the BASIS License Manager (BLM). Continue reading to learn more!
BASIS License Service (BLS)
The BASIS License Service (BLS) is the licensing control process for BASIS products 22.0 and higher. For more information, visit the BASIS License Service (BLS) Overview page.
BASIS License Manager (BLM)
The BASIS License Manager (BLM) is the licensing control process for BASIS products up to version 21.0. For more information, visit the BASIS License Manager (BLM) Licensing Overview page.
What are the differences between the BLS and BLM?
The differences between the two are minimal and depend on what version of BBj® you use. See the table below for some additional differences between the BLS and BLM.
| Feature | BLS | BLM |
|---|---|---|
|
License files |
Two files are necessary: license.bls (installed with the BLS) and certificate.bls (installed with BBjServices) |
Uses a single license file for the entire configuration |
|
Installation location when installed with BBj/BBx |
/bls |
/blm |
|
Default installation location (standalone) |
Windows: C:\bls macOS: /Applications/bls Other: /usr/local/bls |
Windows: C:\blm macOS: /Applications/blm Other: /usr/local/blm |
|
License configuration |
BLS Admin, or launch BLS Admin from BBjAdmin |
BLM Admin or BBjAdmin |
|
Location of saved configuration |
BLS: /cfg/blsserver.conf BBjServices: /cfj/blsclient.conf |
BLM: .lic file BBjServices: pointer basis.lic |
|
Resource consumption |
The BLS uses fewer system resources (such as socket ports and processes) |
The BLM uses more system resources than the BLS |
|
Security |
The BLS offers a greater level of security by requiring a certificate file for a connection to the license service |
The BLM lacks the security improvements of the BLS |