Chapter 4 - Protecting Applications Using Shell - SafeNet Sentinel Developer's Manual

Chapter 4
Protecting Applications
Using Shell
In this chapter, we will describe how to protect your applications using
Shell. To learn about the Shell method of protecting applications, see Chap-
ter 3, " About Shell Protection (For Windows Only)," on page 45.
The Shell features can be added only using the Windows version of the Tool-
kit, using any of the following options:
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Note: Quick Shell, shown on the introductory screen, is a gateway to the Toolkit.
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Under the Shell tab of the License Designer screen - This option
allows you to add a Shell feature to an existing license template. The
complete steps are covered in this chapter.
Using the License Designer Wizard - This option allows you to
create a license template by adding a Shell or API feature to it. Refer to
the Sentinel Keys Toolkit Help for complete steps.
You can use it for quickly protecting an executable with basic licensing
controls, like expiration date and execution count. Consider using the Shell
option in the License Designer screen to make use of advanced options,
like protecting multiple files at one time and encrypting data files.
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