App Control can be licensed at two primary feature levels:

  • App Control Visibility: This level provides all of the App Control file and event tracking and reporting capabilities, but does not include support for control features such as file bans and device blocking.
  • App Control Suite : This provides both Visibility and Control capabilities.

Licenses are based on the number of agents running at each level. You can mix licenses on the same server, having, for example, 20 Visibility licenses and 50 Suite licenses. In addition, you can purchase upgrades to bring Visibility licenses up to full Suite level.

Important: During a new server installation, you will be prompted for a license key. Have this key available before you begin installation. A new installation completed without a license key is a full-featured, 7-day evaluation version (without special options). You can add or upgrade a license key after installation, on the System Configuration page of the App Control Console.

Upgrade installations and reconnections to existing App Control databases do not require a new license key for completion, but if one is provided by Carbon Black, apply it during the installation process. For instructions on adding licenses after installation, see the “System Configuration” chapter in the VMware Carbon Black App Control User Guide guide or online Help.