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Business Segments and International Operations (Revenue from External Customers by Product) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2018 | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2018 | May 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | $ 96,102 | $ 93,213 | $ 190,149 | $ 184,183
Software licenses |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | 26,439 | 25,592 | 51,782 | 49,914
Maintenance |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | 62,323 | 59,898 | 123,802 | 119,036
Services |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total revenue | $ 7,340 | $ 7,723 | $ 14,565 | $ 15,233

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