# Sentinel License Managers - Overview

The Sentinel License Manager is a component of Sentinel LDK that is located on the machines where the protected application executes and where the protection key is located.

The License Manager provides the protected application with information about the availability of licenses (both local and remote) and manages access to the licenses.

For a more complete discussion of Sentinel License Managers , see the Sentinel LDK Software Protection and Licensing Guide.

## Related Topics

Types of License Managers

Selection of License Manager Under Windows

Selection of License Manager - Others