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40 changes: 29 additions & 11 deletions content/en/docs/deployment/general/salt.md
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url: /developerportal/deploy/salt/
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description: "This guide explains how to use Siemens Advaned License Technology (SALT) with Mendix"
aliases:
- /deployment/salt/
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Siemens Advanced License Technology (SALT) is a Siemens service used to validate software licenses. This guide outlines the steps to deploy a Mendix application using a SALT-based license.

## Obtaining the SALT-based License
## Limitations

This section explains the limitations for using SALT-based licenses.

### Version Compatibility

SALT Licenses can only be used with the following Mendix versions:

* **Mendix 10**: 10.24.4 and above
* **Mendix 11**: 11.2.0 and above

Upon purchase, your SALT-based license file is sent to you by email. Keep in mind the following limitations when using a SALT-based license:
Each SALT license is bound to a specific major version of Mendix and cannot be used in newer major versions.

* Version compatibility - SALT licenses are supported only for Mendix version 10.24 and newer.
* Version binding - Each SALT license is bound to a specific major version of Mendix and cannot be used in newer major versions.
* Cloud restrictions - SALT licenses are not supported for Mendix Cloud environments.
### Deployment Restrictions

Mendix applications using a SALT License cannot be deployed to the Mendix Public Cloud.

## Obtaining the SALT-based License

Upon purchase, your SALT-based license file is sent to you by email.

## Installing the Siemens License Server

The Siemens License Server (SLS) is required to validate SALT-based licenses. This server must be installed within the same environment where your Mendix applications are deployed. All Mendix applications which use a SALT license must be able to access the license server. The license server must also have access to your SALT license file, which is used to validate the Mendix application licenses at runtime.
The Siemens License Server (SLS) is required to validate SALT-based licenses. For proper license validation, ensure you meet the following requirements:

* The SLS must be installed within the same environment as your deployed Mendix applications
* All Mendix applications using a SALT license must be able to access the SLS
* The license server must have access to your SALT license file in order to validate the Mendix application licenses at runtime.

To install the Siemens License Server, perform the following steps:
For detailed instructions on how to install the Siemens License Server and configure your license file, refer to the following Siemens support resources:

1. Download the Siemens License Server from the [Siemens Support Portal](https://support.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/1586485382).
2. To install the Siemens License Server, follow the process outlined in [this video](https://support.sw.siemens.com/en-US/knowledge-base/MG616411).
3. When prompted, provide your license file. To download the license file, follow this [guide from Siemens](https://support.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/1586485382/knowledge-base/MG612613).
* [Siemens License Server](https://support.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/1586485382)
* [Getting Started with Siemens Advanced Licensing Technology (SALT) and the Siemens License Server (SLS)](https://support.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/1586485382/knowledge-base/MG612613)

## Configuring your Mendix Application

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* `port`: The port number specified during the license server installation.
* `host`: The hostname or IP address of the machine running the license server.

After you configure the runtime setting and starting the Mendix application, the application connects to the Siemens License Server to validate the SALT license.
After you configure the runtime setting and start the Mendix application, the application connects to the Siemens License Server to validate the SALT license.
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