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Starting with the December 2014 tool release, Target Compiler Technologies including IP Designer, IP Programmer and MP Designer software tools based on the targetld daemon, will migrate to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Common Licensing (SCL).

The migration to SCL means that starting December 2014:

• SCL 11.9 (based on FlexNet 11.12.1.2) will be released (December 8, 2014)
• License keys for tools based on the targetld and vendor daemons will be reissued in the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø combined vendor daemon (cvd) format
• Standard cvd-format license keys will be available for download at the  Website

The cvd-format keys will require ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Common Licensing version 11.9. Instructions for setting up and starting SCL version 11.9 will be posted online in the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Licensing QuickStart Guide

Important:
You will be required to migrate to SCL version 11.9 if you have Target Compiler features and you move to a new license file issued on or after December 8, 2014. Activities that could trigger the required upgrade include:

• Retrieving a new keyfile from SmartKeys
• A new or renewal order is placed
• Keys are remixed or extended
• Keys are rehosted

SCL version 11.9 provides the following benefits:

• Compatibility with new tool releases
• Backward compatibility with older tool releases
• A simplified licensing setup (one license file, one vendor daemon) for all ²ÝÁñÉçÇø products
• A 24x7 license key retrieval mechanism, available at SmartKeys.
• The latest FlexNet bugfixes and enhancements
   

How to Migrate to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Common Licensing

In December 2014, you will receive a single license cvd-format file for both ²ÝÁñÉçÇø and Target Compiler products. To use this license file, the following actions must be taken:

1.     Make sure your license server OS is supported by ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Common Licensing. See the list here.

2.     Download and install SCL version 11.9

3.     Customize the new cvd-format license file (SERVER and VENDOR lines)

4.     Bring down the targetld daemon (including lmgrd)

5.     Bring down your older version of SCL / snpslmd (if installed and running)

6.     Start the SCL version 11.9 vendor daemon using lmgrd or lmadmin

7.     Make sure the LM_LICENSE_FILE user environment is updated

This migration will not require you to update your tool versions, as ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Common Licensing version 11.9 will be able to support all versions of your tools.
 

Plan your migration to SCL version 11.9 now.