Cloud Licensing
Cloud Licensing is a software licensing model that delivers and manages software licenses over the internet, typically through a subscription-based or usage-based model. It enables software vendors to deploy, monitor, and control access to their products in cloud environments, often integrating with identity management and billing systems. This approach replaces traditional perpetual licenses with more flexible, scalable, and automated solutions.
Developers should learn Cloud Licensing when building or maintaining software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, enterprise software, or any product requiring controlled access and monetization in cloud deployments. It is essential for implementing features like tiered subscriptions, pay-per-use billing, license enforcement, and compliance tracking, which are critical for modern software businesses to scale and generate recurring revenue.