Enterprise Offline
Run SonicCloud on your own network with a self-hosted license server.
The offline edition licenses SonicCloud for your whole organization from a license server that runs inside your own network. It needs no internet connection and sends no data outside your organization.
Choose this edition when workstations cannot reach the internet, or when policy requires licensing to stay on your infrastructure. If your people can sign in online, see Enterprise Online.
How it works
- Floating licenses. A seat is used only while SonicCloud is open. When someone closes the application, the seat returns to the pool.
- License files. SonicCloud issues a
.licfile for your organization. An administrator imports it into the admin console. - Two components. The license server serves workstations. The admin console is the web interface for administrators.
Workstations ──┐
├──▶ HTTPS gateway ──▶ License server ──▶ Database
Administrators ┘ └──▶ Admin consoleAll traffic stays inside your private network.
Plan your rollout
Prepare the environment
Check the requirements and collect the details you need.
Install the license server
Install it on Kubernetes or OpenShift with Helm. See Install on Kubernetes.
Verify and import your license
Confirm the server is healthy, sign in and import your license file. See Verify the installation.
Install SonicCloud on workstations
Deploy with msiexec or Configuration Manager.
Who reads what
| If you are | Start with |
|---|---|
| A platform or infrastructure engineer | License server requirements |
| An endpoint management engineer | Deploy with msiexec |
| A license administrator | Admin console |
| A SonicCloud user | Activate a license |
Key terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| License file | A file issued by SonicCloud that defines your seats and expiry date. |
| Seat | One person using SonicCloud at a given moment. |
| Floating license | Seats are shared. Any workstation can use one while the number in use stays within your purchase. |
| Admin console | The web application where administrators manage the license and monitor usage. |
Install on every workstation
You can install SonicCloud on more workstations than you have seats. Only simultaneous use counts.