Depending on deployment, the following apply: 

Normal connected-to-the-server use : The entitled number of permits are stored on a server at the customer premises. When a user starts a product with access management enabled, a permit is requested from the server. Based on availability, either a permit is provided or the request is rejected (because a permit is not AVAILABLE). When the user closes the product, the permit is returned to the server. 

Borrowing from a server : While there is a network connection from the client computer to the server, it is also possible to BORROW a permit. Permits can be BORROWED for a minimum of a day and for any PERIOD up to five years. While borrowed, the permit is stored on the local computer, and is only available for use on that computer. 

The local permit is USED instead of attempting to gain a permit from the server. This means that the computer can disconnect from the network and still use the protected product. While the permit is borrowed, it is not available for use from the pool of permits on the server. This borrowed permit is usable until the day count reaches zero. When the day count reaches zero, the permit is not usable on the computer that borrowed it. The permit is made available on the server again. 

Borrowing remotely : If there is no network connection, it is possible to use tools on the product distribution media to borrow a permit remotely. When borrowed, the experience is the same as for borrowing from a network. Note that for this process to work, there must be a method for exchanging text files (for example, by email or USB stick). 

Depending on deployment, the following apply: 

Normal connected-to-the-server use : The entitled number of permits are stored on a server at the customer premises. When a user starts a product with access management enabled, a permit is requested from the server. Based on availability, either a permit is provided or the request is rejected (because a permit is not available). When the user closes the product, the permit is returned to the server. 

Borrowing from a server : While there is a network connection from the client computer to the server, it is also possible to borrow a permit. Permits can be borrowed for a minimum of a day and for any period up to five years. While borrowed, the permit is stored on the local computer, and is only available for use on that computer. 

The local permit is used instead of attempting to gain a permit from the server. This means that the computer can disconnect from the network and still use the protected product. While the permit is borrowed, it is not available for use from the pool of permits on the server. This borrowed permit is usable until the day count reaches zero. When the day count reaches zero, the permit is not usable on the computer that borrowed it. The permit is made available on the server again. 

Borrowing remotely : If there is no network connection, it is possible to use tools on the product distribution media to borrow a permit remotely. When borrowed, the experience is the same as for borrowing from a network. Note that for this process to work, there must be a method for exchanging text files (for example, by email or USB stick).