1. Standalone

This is a traditional license that is activated and locked to a specific computer hardware. It requires an internet connection to initially activate, but afterwards does not require a connection and can be used offline.

The license can be returned via the internet to the Datamine License server, and it will be released and available to activate on a different computer. There is no limit on how many times this can be done.

If the license is 'lost' due to hardware failure or reset, it can be deactivated and released by Datamine support.

This is generally not suitable for virtual environments as it is locked on the physical hardware.

2. Cloud Concurrent

This is a traditional network 'floating' concurrent license model, however it is hosted by Datamine on a cloud server. No local server is required. This requires an activate internet connection to use this software. On opening the software, it will attempt to obtain a license. Then when the software is closed, the license will be automatically returned, allowing someone else to use the same license.

The license can be taken offline for a fixed period of time. This will allow the computer to use the license with no internet connection. But no one else will be able to use the license while it is offline.

This is best suited for virtual environments as it does not rely on hardware.