Please read below for actions required for all users of BASIS products running on the BASIS License Manager (BLM).
BASIS’ License System
BASIS’ licensing system requires either a BASIS License Manager (BLM) or a BASIS Licensing Service (BLS) to power any BASIS product. BASIS supports both licensing management mechanisms, dependent on the version of the BASIS product, for an unlimited period of time. However, the BLM development is now frozen.
What’s changed?
What do you need to do?
All users of BASIS licensed products, whether enrolled in the BASIS Software Asset Management (SAM) Plan or not, must ensure that by the end of June 2023, they have either updated their BLM to the most current BLM 19 or BLM 21 or that they are running the BLS.
Do I need to upgrade my interpreter and pay for a new license?
No, there is no need to upgrade your interpreter or purchase a new license. The only component of your system that needs updating is the licensing component. The BLMs are available as standalone downloads and do NOT require an upgrade to the BASIS interpreters (BBj or PRO/5 or Visual PRO/5). Product versions do not have to match license versions. The license version must always be greater than or equal to the product version. Here’s a quick summary table:
