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| Model | Description | Best For | |-------|-------------|----------| | | A specific person can install on up to 3 devices, but only use one at a time. | Dedicated power users, design leads. | | Concurrent (Flexible) | Pool of N licenses shared across M users (M > N). First-come, first-served. | Teams with shift work, occasional users, cost optimization. | | Term Subscription | Fixed number of licenses for a fixed period (monthly, annual). | Budget predictability, temporary project teams. | | Usage-Based (Micro-licensing) | Pay per hour or per compute unit (e.g., rendering, simulation). Launched in 2023 via SelectServer. | Cloud rendering, rare analysis runs, burst capacity. | | Enterprise Token System | A universal "token" that can activate any product, deducting variable token costs per hour. | Large EPCs needing access to entire Bentley portfolio. |

is the legacy license management system developed by Bentley Systems to regulate the activation, monitoring, and reporting of engineering infrastructure software. It provides a centralized hub for managing licenses across a wide array of disciplines, including road design, structural engineering, and water system analysis. bentley selectserver

For further reading: Bentley’s official SelectServer Administration Guide (PDF) and the "CONNECTION Client Licensing" whitepaper provide step-by-step deployment scripts for SCCM, Intune, and Group Policy. | Model | Description | Best For |

Bentley is currently transitioning its licensing system from the older model to the newer Subscription Entitlement Service (SES) . If you are still managing licenses via SELECTserver, it is critical to understand that this system is being phased out, and certain functionalities (like importing from SELECTserver) have already been disabled as of December 2021. First-come, first-served