Method, system and computer program for a secure backup license server in a license management system

摘要

A method and a corresponding apparatus for a high availability license management system. The system has a License Backup Server for ensuring uninterrupted service, while at the same time preventing any possible malicious use. According to the present invention, only two servers are required for realizing a secure system. The first server hosts a License Server A 303 and Agent C 305. License Server A 303 contains certificates for all available licenses. The second server hosts a Backup Server B 309 which contains the same licenses of License Server A. Agent C monitors the operation making sure that Backup Server B does not grant any license while License Server A is up and running.