Fixed-Term License
Predictable term licensing with ActiveOps included.
The Fixed-Term License is designed for organizations that want to use TR7 over a specific project, hardware refresh cycle, or budget period. It offers a lower starting cost than a perpetual license, and ActiveOps is included throughout the entire term.
Throughout the term, platform updates, security feeds, IP intelligence, full configuration rights, and support coverage stay active. At term end, you can renew, change the license model, or wind down the deployment in a controlled way.
Pick the term. Lock in the capacity. Move forward with ActiveOps included.
The Fixed-Term License is a clean model for project-based deployments, annual budgets, cloud migrations, and organizations that want predictable OpEx.
What Is the Fixed-Term License?
The Fixed-Term license grants full usage rights to TR7 software for a defined period. Term options: 1–5 years for hardware, 3 months to 5 years for virtual. The term is set at contract start; full functional use is guaranteed for its duration.
The Active Operations Licence (ActiveOps) is included automatically throughout the entire contract term. No separate purchase is needed for platform updates, security feeds, IP intelligence streams, or full configuration rights — unlike the Perpetual model, there is no annual ActiveOps renewal here.
This model is practical for organizations with lengthy CapEx approval cycles, seasonal workloads, fixed-duration projects, or teams that need to spread budget across years. At contract end, there is a 30-day grace period; traffic does not stop and no data is lost.
ActiveOps Automatically Included for the Entire Contract Term
With a Fixed-Term license, the Active Operations Licence (ActiveOps) is included automatically for the entire contract term. No separate purchase, no annual renewal, no extra billing — for as long as the license is active, you have full ActiveOps rights.
Platform Updates
Major + minor versions, bug fixes, performance improvements — for the entire contract term.
Security Rule Sets
WAAP signature updates, OWASP new-category coverage, CVE virtual patching — continuously up to date.
IP Intelligence Feeds
IP reputation, bot IP database, and geo-information refreshed 4× per day — aligned with the attacker landscape.
Full Configuration Rights
New vService creation, network configuration changes, the advanced WAAP rule editor — no restrictions.
Customer Portal
Access to my.tr7.com — license management, tickets, update downloads, invoice history.
30-Day Grace Period
At contract end, traffic continues to flow for 30 days — giving you time to renew or transition.
Core Advantages of the Fixed-Term License
Low upfront cost, ActiveOps included for the term, and predictable budgeting
Lower Upfront Cost, Predictable OpEx
Pay less upfront than perpetual licensing and convert capital expenditure into operating expenditure. Fixed annual costs over terms of 3 months to 5 years simplify budgeting and free up capital for other priorities.
ActiveOps Always Included
Active Operations (ActiveOps) is included throughout the entire contract term — no separate renewal, no added cost. Stay current with platform updates, security rules, and IP intelligence feeds (4× daily) for the duration of your license.
Align With Project and Cloud Timelines
Align licensing with project lifecycles, hardware refresh schedules, or cloud roadmaps. Choose terms from 3 months to 5 years to fit anything from short PoCs to multi-year enterprise deployments.
Predictable Budgeting and Scaling
Fixed costs for the entire term simplify budgeting — no surprise mid-contract renewals or price changes. Adjust bandwidth tiers and add features mid-term as your requirements evolve.
How Fixed-Term Licensing Works
Simple contract-based pricing with Active Operations included
Term-Based License + ActiveOps
Purchase a fixed-term license that matches your deployment — hardware appliance capacity or virtual bandwidth requirements. Active Operations (ActiveOps) is included for the entire term, covering platform updates, security rule updates, IP intelligence feeds, and full configuration capabilities. At the end of the term, renew or let it expire.
- Term lengths from 3 months to 5 years
- Active Operations (ActiveOps) included throughout the term
- Capacity tiers from 50 Mbps to 100 Gbps with mid-term upgrades
- Predictable fixed costs with volume discounts on multi-year commitments
- 30-day grace period at term end before any restrictions are applied
A Contract Term That Fits Your Needs
Term options vary by deployment type. Hardware appliances support full-year terms aligned with the hardware lifecycle; virtual appliances also offer short pilot windows for PoC and evaluation.
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
Longer-term commitments offer better per-year pricing and volume discounts. The short-term virtual options (3 and 6 months) are ideal for PoC, pilots, and evaluation windows. All terms include Active Operations (ActiveOps) for the entire contract period.
What Happens When the License Expires?
Unlike competitors, TR7 protects your investment and never leaves your business stranded
30-Day Grace Period
After a fixed-term license expires, a 30-day grace period begins. During this time, your existing services keep running and your traffic keeps flowing. Only new configuration changes are restricted.
Traffic Continues — No Restart Penalty
Unlike many competitor solutions, TR7 does not apply an immediate cutoff and traffic does not stop on restart. During the grace period, your applications and users continue to receive uninterrupted service, and the appliance can be safely restarted.
Configurations and Certificates Are Preserved
Your SSL certificates, configurations, logs, and all settings are preserved. Some competitors delete SSL certificates entirely when a license expires — with TR7, you pick up where you left off after renewal.
Flexible Renewal and Transition
Renew for the same term, pick a different term, upgrade capacity, or move to a Perpetual license. Your existing investment is valued and carried over to the new license.
Which Model Is Right for You? — Three Commercial Approaches
TR7 Enterprise is offered through three commercial models. This page covers the selected model; below is a quick comparison with the other two.
Perpetual
Lifetime ownership, one-time CapEx
- One-time purchase, lifetime use
- ActiveOps Year 1 included, renewal optional
- Hardware or virtual
- Lowest TCO for 5+ year deployments
Fixed-Term
Contracted OpEx, ActiveOps included for the term
- Hardware: 1–5 years · Virtual: 3 months to 5 years
- ActiveOps included throughout the term
- Lower upfront cost, predictable OpEx
- 30-day grace period at term end
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)
Hourly billing, no commitment, virtual only
- Hourly metering, paid at month-end
- Active Operations included throughout
- Virtual deployment only
- Ideal for dev/test, PoC, and intermittent workloads
Ideal For
Organizations that get the most out of fixed-term licensing
Project-Based Deployments
Organizations running well-defined projects with timelines from 3 months to 5 years. Align software licensing with the project lifecycle and avoid perpetual licenses for temporary or evolving needs.
Hardware Refresh and Cloud-First Strategies
Businesses with regular hardware replacement schedules can match license terms to hardware lifecycles. Cloud-first organizations with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures get licensing aligned with their OpEx-driven financial model.
Budget-Conscious Teams
Businesses and IT departments that need enterprise performance but prefer lower upfront cost and predictable annual operating expenses. Spread the investment across multiple years with full ActiveOps coverage.
Fast-Moving Projects and Evaluations
Organizations launching new digital initiatives or evaluating long-term technology strategy. Test with short 3–6 month terms or 1–3 year contracts before committing — no procurement delays or hardware lead times for virtual deployments.
Compare License Models
Pick the model that best fits your needs
| Feature | Perpetual | Fixed-Term | PAYG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Upfront Cost | |||
| ActiveOps Included | |||
| License Expires (End of Term) | |||
| Lifetime Ownership | |||
| Aligns With Project Timelines | |||
| Best Long-Term TCO (5+ years) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fixed-term license and what does it include?
Is Active Operations (ActiveOps) included in fixed-term licensing?
What happens when my fixed-term license expires?
Can I upgrade or downgrade my license during the term?
How does fixed-term licensing compare to perpetual?
Let's Plan Your TR7 Term License Together
In a fixed-term license demo, let's clarify your deployment duration, hardware/virtual preference, bundle scope, and renewal scenarios — together.