Over the history of Wibu-Systems, there have been certain recurring reasons that have brought customers to select the CodeMeter protection and licensing solution: usually, these are hacking of software, revenues lost, the long-term limitations of a homegrown solution, the wish to supply multiple licensing models, or the plan to integrate licensing into an existing back-office system. However, once primary licensing needs are met, there is still a number of features that remains underutilized or not explored at all, just as is the case with smart phones or basic office applications. Whatever features you rely upon most with CodeMeter today, it can make sense for you to get acquainted with the complete set of options at your disposal, optimize your processes even further, and make full use of the investment you have made. Additionally, the new generation of CodeMeter offers some special features that we are first to introduce to the worldwide market. This webinar is a great opportunity for our current CodeMeter customers as well as those who are early in their journey towards automated license lifecycle management; both can get a complete overview of the special features of our technology and the best practices we strongly encourage. And, all should be aware that several features of CodeMeter are supplied with free lifetime maintenance included. Discover the product highlights and the latest innovations that come with the latest version of CodeMeter.

1. Unleash the Power
of CodeMeter
CodeMeter Basics
Wolfgang Völker
Director Product Management
wolfgang.voelker@wibu.com
Rüdiger Kügler
VP Professional Services
ruediger.kuegler@wibu.com
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2. To access the on-demand replay of this masterclass,
please visit
https://www.wibu.com/access-unleash-the-power-of-
codemeter.html
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3. The Overall Picture of Protection and Licensing
• CodeMeter
• License Models
• CodeMeter Variants
• Software Integration
• Automatic Encryption
• API Calls
• Back-Office Integration
• ERP / e-commerce / MES / CRM
• Software Activation
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Software Integration
CodeMeter Protection Suite
Back-Office Integration
CodeMeter License Central
CodeMeter
Runtime
Embedded
µEmbedded
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4. Integrate Once – Deliver Many (1)
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Integrate Once Deliver Many
Integration into processes
ERP / CRM
E-commerce
Software
License Portal
License
Central
Delivery to the user
License
Central
Integration into software
Software Software
Protection
Suite
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5. Integrate Once – Deliver Many (2)
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License
• Basic Module
• Single User
• Additional Module
• Single User
• 30 days
License
• Basic Module
• Subscription
• Additional Module
• Subscription
License
• Basic Module
• 7 Users
• Additional Module
• 5 Users
License
• Basic Module
• Single User
• Pay-per-Use
Software Software Software Software
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6. CodeMeter Licensing Systems
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CmCloudContainer
License container
in the WIBU cloud
Bound to a user
CmDongle
License container
in a secure hw element
Bound to a smart card chip
License Server
License Server in LAN / WAN
CmActLicense
License container
in an encrypted file
Bound to an endpoint
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7. CodeMeter Core Features
The essential building blocks
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8. License Entries
• License entry = Firm Code | Product Code
• Firm Code: issued by Wibu-Systems
• Product Code:
• Defined by the software vendor
• Per Option / Module / Feature
• 4 bn. Product Codes (UInt32)
• Up to 2,000 Product Items per CmContainer
• Product Item Options: Each license can include
combinable options
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Firm Code: 6.000.010
…
Product Code: 201.000
Product Code: 201.001
Product Code: 201.002
Product Item Options
Product Item Options
Product Item Options
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9. Product Item Options
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Activation Time (Extended) Protected Data
Expiration Time
Feature Map
Hidden Data
License Quantity
Maintenance Period
Secret Data
Text
Unit Counter
Usage Period
Named User License
Linger Time
Customer Own License
Information
Module Items License Transfer
User Data
Universal Data
Access Password
Minimum Runtime Version
Maximum Encryption Rate
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10. CodeMeter
Embedded
Cloud Application
Personal Computer
Industrial PC
Embedded System
IoT / IIoT Device
Mobile Device / Tablet
Controller / PLC
Micro Controller
FPGAs
Scalable CodeMeter Variants
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High Power
Small Size
CodeMeter
Runtime
CodeMeter
µEmbedded
CodeMeter
Cloud Lite
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11. CodeMeter Runtime in Detail
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CmDongle CmActLicense
Software
Additional Tools
(cmu, CmDust)
CodeMeter
Control Center
CodeMeter Core API -
Dynamic Libraries
CodeMeter License Server
Browser
CodeMeter WebAdmin
LAN/WAN Server
CmCloudContainer
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12. CodeMeter in a Network (LAN)
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API Interface
CodeMeter
License Server
Browser
Web
Admin
Browser
Network License Server Client
TCP/IP | Port 22350
TCP/IP | Port 22352
Software
CodeMeter
License Server
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13. User
License Transfer: License Borrowing
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Activate Borrow
Return
Deactivate
Vendor
License
Central
License
Activation
License
Transfer
Network
License Server Computer / Client
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14. Software Integration
Different tools – Same purpose
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15. Software Integration
• Automatic Encryption
• CodeMeter Protection Suite
• Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, .NET Assemblies, Java J2SE and J2EE, Python, JavaScript
• Software Protection API
• Wibu Universal Protection Interface (WUPI)
• Dynamic decryption and encryption of code parts at runtime
• Adds cryptographic checks automatically
• CodeMeter Core API
• Basic API; all other APIs and tools are based on it
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16. CodeMeter Protection Suite
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17. • Several modes
• Quick
• Basic
• Expert
• License Free
• AxProtector .NET NC
• Further AxProtectors in
near future
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New Graphic Interface for AxProtector Configuration
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Attackers’ View – Unprotected
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dotPeek Decompiler (.NET) Text Editor (Python)
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19. AxProtector for Native Applications
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Program
Machine Code
Program
Machine Code
AxEngine
AxProtector
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20. AxProtector NC & CPSRT
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AxProtector
NC
Module
Code
Security Payload
Module
Code
CPSRT
Platform independent
Platform dependent
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Attackers’ View – Protected
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dotPeek Decompiler (.NET) Text Editor (Python)
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22. CodeMeter Protection Suite Runtime – CPSRT
• Native Component
• Protected with AxProtector CTP
• Tamper-protected
• License check
• Content Decryption
• Anti-Reverse checks
• Execution of code in machine memory (Code Moving)
• Runtime checks
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23. Back-Office Integration
Integrating CodeMeter with
ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms
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24. CodeMeter Product Overview
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License
Central
CodeMeter
Cloud
CmDongle
CodeMeter
Cloud Lite
SaaS
Software
On Prem
@ Cloud
On Prem
Software
Mainstream
System
License Creation
License Management
License
Storage
Protected and
Licensed Software
Cloud
On
Prem
Mobile
App
SAW / Browser
UpdateTrigger
CmAct-
License
CRM
E-Commerce
ERP
ISV User
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25. &
Type your questions in the chatbox
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26. Europe: +49-721-931720
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China: +86-21-55661790
Japan: +81-45-5659710
https://www.wibu.com
info@wibu.com
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