This glossary lists terms that are specific to License Activation Center.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| HostID | A unique machine value that can be used to lock a license file to a specific host. |
| License | A text file produced using a license generator. A license file consists of blocks referred to as "features". Features contain information about specific modules in your program that are licensed. Each feature in a license has its own key, where all security information is encrypted. |
| License Order | A set of information about the order of a product created by a Vendor for the Customer. |
| Vendor | The manufacturer of a software application using a particular license server. |
| Customer | A company that orders licenses from a Vendor. |
| Contact | A person responsible for contacting a Customer. |
| End User | A machine defined by a set of HostIDs, for example a personal computer, server, virtual machine, or any other equipment running licensed software. |