Difference between time-out period and linger time

Time-out period has default of 120 minutes while linger interval is set and cannot be changed.

The time-out period is the set period of product non-use after which the license server will reclaim a license. The license server will reclaim a floating license when the product has not been used for a default period of 120 minutes. If you use the product again after the server has reclaimed its license, the product will check out the license again from the server.

The linger time is an interval that is reset to the beginning each time a user uses a command in the application. If the linger time expires before the user uses another command, the user’s license is returned to the pool of available floating licenses, and the user has to acquire another license to use any more commands. This linger interval is set and cannot be changed. The linger time setting is specific to IBM Rational® ClearCase® LT.


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