K2 Licensing

The K2 blackpearl product requires a license to install. Unless a License Key has been obtained, the product installation will be unable to complete and you will be unable to use K2 blackpearl. The License Key provided will depend on the product option that has been purchased by the organization.

System Key

The System Key is obtained during the configuration step of the K2 Server. The System Key is required to obtain a License Key, regardless of the mechanism used to obtain the License Key.

License Key

License Keys can be obtained via E-mail, Telephone, or directly through the K2 Customer and Support Portal. For more information regarding licensing options, please contact your K2 Sales Representative.

The System Key and the License Key are unique to the machine where K2 blackpearl is being installed and configured.

Developer License details

The following are important considerations that applies to the Developer license:

• Each K2 blackpearl Production Server License allows for unlimited installations of K2 blackpearl Development Servers for non-production use only.
• K2 blackpearl Development Servers may not run as a Windows Service and can only be operated in console mode.
• K2 blackpearl Development Servers are limited to Single Server installations.
• Development Server licenses can be requested on the K2 Customer Portal https://portal.k2.com/licensekey/Default.aspx

Console Mode has the following limitations and performance implications for all Development Servers:

• Requires Local Login
• Single-threaded Execution only
• Single CPU only (multiple processor use is disabled)