VAR Portal Introduction

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The InterBase VAR (Value-Added Retailer) Program has been enhanced to simplify the VAR experience and minimizes risk for the Vendor with the following features implmented:

• The licenses are sold on an "as used" system. What you use is immediately tracked and then invoiced.
  • This tracking system provides data to the channel managers, which can be used for forecasting and spotting trends.
• It is easy to obtain and use licensing keys. Once you become a VAR you will receive a deployment license file to include in your application bundle for deployment.
• The program is compatible with: ToGo (Regular and Mobil Editions), Desktop, and Server
• Comprehensive reporting data available
• Licensing is managed via “Call Home” & “e-Slip" licenses. The required information is captured by Embarcadero's licensing database.
  • The Call Home feature then has the ability to block rogue keys to prevent further activations.
    
• There are different levels of discounts available to InterBase VAR's depending on your usage requirements. If you are interested in becoming a VAR, please contact an Embarcadero Sales representative.

VAR Portal Overview

The following topics gives you a broad overview of the various elements of the VAR Portal.

What is a VAR

A VAR is a company that is either:

• an OEM (original equipment manufacturer)

or

• an ISV (Independent Software Vendor) who:
  • develops and sells their own software that runs with InterBase
  • has the ability to provide the principle support for InterBase with their own product

Credit Requirements for a VAR

The following credit rating information is gathered on a new VAR:

• Account records for at least two years
• Two business references
• Bank references
• Quarterly reports
• An upfront commitment unless buying from the price list.

InterBase and VAR

Initially, Embarcadero works with you as a new VAR to ensure a trouble-free startup process:

• Initial support is provided for testing and to help get the VAR install working
  
• Internal InterBase licenses
• An element of external Licenses for the first deployment

Registration and Licensing

This topic covers the following:

• SDK Pack Registration and Licensing

The SDK Pack includes the following:

• Support and licenses for the use during testing
• Demo licenses for the VAR
• Enables the new VAR to experience what it is like to be a VAR. This includes reporting of the usage of their SDK kit.
• Information on Updating your Application for Live Deployments

Using the VAR License Portal

The VAR portal provides easy access to Usage and Account Reports. For more information, see Using the InterBase VAR License Portal

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