Software licensing in a virtualization environment

Provided are a system and method for activating an unauthorized software program in a virtualization environment. A software program is installed on a computer. A valid license is obtained to activate the software program. A cloning operation is performed on the software program. At least one other...

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Hauptverfasser: PATRY JEAN-YVES, YEUNG MICHAEL, GRAY TOM
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Provided are a system and method for activating an unauthorized software program in a virtualization environment. A software program is installed on a computer. A valid license is obtained to activate the software program. A cloning operation is performed on the software program. At least one other instance of the software program is generated during the cloning operation. The valid license is obtained to activate the at least one other instance of the software program. Also provided are systems and methods for identifying and counteracting unauthorized licensing of instances of a software program.