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The value specified in the SOFTLIMIT directive must be less than the value specified in the COUNT directive.
This directive can be used only with network licenses; accordingly, the COUNT directive must be set if SOFTLIMIT is set.
Usage and recommendations
Softlimit licensing lets you segment a network license pool into two ranges: normal licenses (the specified softlimit number) and overdraft licenses (licenses exceeding the specified softlimit and up to the specified license count).
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