Licensing

This category covers all things related to Understand licensing. All the information you could want to know with some additional information you probably don’t.

Icarus FAQ
System Requirements Icarus must be set up by a user with admin privileges. Launching an instance of Icarus will require opening two ports ( 80 and 443 ...
Thu, 18 Jan, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Understand FOSS
These are the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) tools used to build Understand. A huge Thank You to the volunteers that created these tools! LibraryVe...
Thu, 14 Dec, 2023 at 2:46 PM
Returning an Offline License
If you finish using Understand in Offline mode before the expiration date you can check the license back into the Licensing Portal so it can be used on othe...
Thu, 14 Oct, 2021 at 11:09 AM
What does Understand send to Helios?
During normal operation, Understand communicates with our license server, Helios (licensing.scitools.com) on a regular basis. This information is secured us...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 11:49 AM
Setting up Node lock license for Understand
A node locked license is a license for Understand that will work for all users of a given machine. A node locked license will only work for users physicall...
Wed, 13 Dec, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Command Line Licensing
Understand’s license can be completely accessed from the command line or on a headless server. Entering a License: und -setlicensecode XXXXXXXXXX R...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 11:42 AM
Getting started with Icarus
Icarus is our Understand license server that you can set up on your internal network. It’s great for closed labs and other environments that cannot access ...
Thu, 18 Jan, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Redeeming an Understand License or Claim Code
If you have not already registered for an account at licensing.scitools.com you will need to register by clicking on the Register link shown below. ...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 11:37 AM
Extending an Offline License
We added this feature to make it easier for users who use Understand offline and then renew their subscriptions and want the fastest and easiest way to get ...
Fri, 1 Oct, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Offline License Checkout
This page walks through checking out an offline Understand license without an active internet connection. If you still have an internet connection see Us...
Wed, 20 Oct, 2021 at 4:47 PM