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FastTrack Scripting Host Licensing FAQ
This FAQ answers commonly asked questions about licensing.
Q: How is FastTrack Scripting Host Enterprise licensed?
Each computer (Desktop, Laptop, Server, Windows 8 tablet, etc.) that executes a FastTrack Scripting Host (FSH) script requires a seat license.
Once a computer is licensed, any number of users may use that computer to execute an FSH script without any additional licensing -
only exception is Remote Desktop Services (RDS). If you are using FSH with RDS, please refer to the section further down.
You can contact an account manager
here, if you
are uncertain about the number of seats required for your organization.
Q: What is FSH Small Business and how is it licensed?
FSH Small Business is tailored for the needs of small businesses.
Features that are typically used only by larger companies are not included in exchange for a lower price.
If your organization needs more than 50 seats, you cannot use this edition. A feature/edition
mapping table is available further down this page.
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Q: Can I just replace my license key without modifying my scripts?
Yes. The scripts are the same for all editions and the script editor works the same for all editions. Some features are blocked from
execution in the Express and Small business versions.
Q: Do you offer any discounts?
Volume license discounts
are available for FSH Enterprise licenses.
Additional Enterprise license discounts are available for registered Academic facilities, authorized non-profit organizations and Government agencies.
The table below shows example prices; click
here for purchase options.
| 25 - 49 seats |
$18.30 |
$16.74 |
$12.60 |
| 50 - 99 seats |
$13.14 |
$12.22 |
$9.20 |
| 100 - 249 seats |
$11.30 |
$10.51 |
$7.91 |
| 250 - 499 seats |
$10.17 |
$9.46 |
$7.12 |
| 500 - 999 seats |
$9.15 |
$8.51 |
$6.41 |
| 1000 - 1999 seats |
$8.33 |
$7.75 |
$5.83 |
| 2000 - 4999 seats |
$7.50 |
$6.98 |
$5.25 |
| 5000+ seats |
Please contact us here |
Q: Do I need additional licenses for use with Remote Desktop Services?
Typically no. You must look at the number of computers and the number users that may execute
FastTrack scripts in your organization and license the highest of the two scenarios. For example:
| Company A |
50 |
30 |
50 |
Per computer |
| Company B |
140 |
120 |
140 |
Per computer |
| Company C |
150 |
150 |
150 |
Either |
| Company D |
120 |
150 |
150 |
Per user |
| Company E |
200 |
500 |
500 |
Per user |
In other words, if you have more computers than users, you license per computer
and you do not need additional licensing.
If you have more users than computers, you must switch to per user licensing.
Click
here,
if you have any questions relating to licensing options for your organization.
Q: Do I need a seat license for Remote Desktop Services from iPad, Androids, etc?
No. Your users can access Remote Desktop Services from any device without requiring additional licenses.
The licensing for Remote Desktop Services is always server-side (and free, if you have more licensed
computers than users; see above).
Q: Can I avoid using FSH for Remote Desktop Services for logon scripts?
Yes. If you do not want to use FastTrack Scripting Host for Remote Desktop Services sessions for licensing reasons, you can use the
FastTrack Logon setting "StopOnTerminalServices", as described
here.
Q: If I take a computer out of service do I lose an FSH license?
No. Once a computer is removed from service and does not execute an FastTrack script for 3 months that License seat is recovered.
For example, if you remove 10 computers from your environment because they are off lease, you will recover all 10 license seats.
In addition, if you remove a user from your Remote Desktop Services that license seat will be recovered after 3 months of non use.
Q: Do I need additional licenses for use with VDI?
Yes. A VDI is considered the same as a physical machine and the same rules apply. A license for a VDI is released 3 months after terminating the image.
Q: Does FastTrack provide any way for keeping track of my license usage?
Yes. Once licensed you will receive login credentials for your account. From there you can download your license
file and see reports on license usage. You can also use the FSH command "UploadInventory" in your scripts,
which will allow you to run reports on software/hardware in your environment all from your personal FSH portal.
Q: Does the software stop working, if we exceed our licensing?
No. There is no "handbrake" in the software, if you go over your license seat quantity, because we do not
want the software to stop working in your production environment. The Distributor will however advise you,
if the License seat count significantly exceeds your actual License.
Q: Are we automatically advised, if we exceed our license count?
No. Currently there is no "automatic" notification within the software, if you exceed your License seat count.
But you should receive a notification email from the Distributor.
Q: Can I install the FSH Editor on more than 1 computer?
Yes. The script editor in itself is free. You can install the script editor on as many computers as you require.
Q: If I am licensed, can I still edit my corporate scripts on an FSH Express installation on my home computer?
Yes. The script editor in the Express edition is not limited in script editing. However, you cannot execute your scripts,
if they use non-Express features.
Q: Which features are included in which editions?
FSH Small Business is tailored for the needs of small businesses and Enterprise is the full version.
The table below shows a complete feature mapping for each edition.
| Automation Studio (script editor) |
Info |
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| Basic scripting commands |
Info |
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| Logon scripts |
Info |
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| Backup scripts |
Info |
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| Execute scripts on workstations |
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| Execute scripts on servers |
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| Software deployment |
Info |
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| Script encryption |
Info |
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| FastTrack Inventory |
Info |
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| Active Directory integration |
Info |
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| Compile into exe applications |
Info |
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| Technical support |
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| Repackage and build msi files |
Info |
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| SQL Server automation |
Info |
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| FTP automation |
Info |
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| Outlook signature generation |
Info |
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| Citrix features |
Info |
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| SCCM features |
Info |
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| Assistance from consultant |
Info |
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At extra cost |
At extra cost |
| Permitted use |
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Individual |
Organization |
Organization |
| Allowed seats |
Info |
5 (non-commercial) |
Up to 50 |
As licensed |
| Price |
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FREE |
$499 |
Per seat |