Answer:
The NET softlock (NET‑SL) must be activated once on a PC, server, or virtual server. To do this, use the instructions (Installation.pdf) attached under Downloads.
Upon activation of the NET‑SL, it is connected to the PC through the mainboard ID and hard disk ID for physical computers. For virtual machines, it is connected using the CPU characteristic and the virtual MAC address.
PLEASE NOTE:
If a NET‑SL is activated on a PC, no formatting of the hard disk or reinstalling of the operating system should be carried out. No change of the mainboard or hard disk is allowed either.
If a NET-SL is installed on a virtual machine, it is necessary to ensure that the virtual MAC address is static and that the CPU characteristic cannot be changed. The UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) is also checked. Virtual machines must not be copied (cloned) or moved.
If you have to change anything on this PC or the virtual machine, transfer the NET‑SL to another computer or virtual machine in advance, as described in the attached instructions (Rehosting.pdf).