Managing Licenses; Changing A License Key; Contacting The License Portal Server - Dell DL4000 User Manual

Configuring the Core involves understanding certain concepts and performing the following initial
operations:
• Create a repository
• Configure encryption keys
• Configure event notification
• Configure retention policy
• Configure SQL attachability
NOTE: If you are using this Appliance, it is recommended that you use the Appliance tab to
configure the Core. For more information about configuring the Core after initial installation, see
the Dell DL4000 Appliance Deployment Guide at dell.com/support/home.

Managing licenses

You can manage licenses directly from the Core Console. From the console, you can change the license
key and contact the license server. You can also access the License Portal from the Licensing page in the
Core console.
The Licensing page includes the following information:
• License type
• License status
• License constraints
• Number of machines protected
• Status of last response from the licensing server
• Time of last contact with the licensing server
• Next scheduled attempt of contact with the licensing server

Changing a license key

To change a license key:
1. Navigate to the Core Console.
2. Select Configuration → Licensing.
The Licensing page appears.
3. From the License Details section, click Change License.
The Change License dialog box appears.
4. In the Change License dialog box, enter the new license key and then click Continue.

Contacting the license portal server

The Core Console frequently contacts the portal server to remain current with any changes made in the
license portal. Typically, communication with the portal server occurs automatically at designated
intervals; however, you can initiate communication on demand.
To contact the portal server:
1. Navigate to the Core Console.
2. Click Configuration → Licensing.
3. From the License Server option, click Contact Now.
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