Manage a License Server on a virtual image

Action

Initial State

Planned Change

Recommended Procedure

Moving a virtual image hosting the license server

A virtual image hosting a license server with activated licenses

Move the virtual image to a different host

Deactivate all licenses before moving the image. Activate licenses again after moving.

Moving the hosted server from a hardware node to a virtual image

A hardware node hosting a license server with activated licenses

Move the hardware image to a virtual environment

Deactivate all licenses before moving the image. Activate licenses again after moving.

Cloning a virtual image hosting the license server

A virtual image hosting a license server with activated licenses

Create template of the base image for cloning and distribution to other locations

Deactivate all licenses on base image. Clone the image. Activate licenses again on the cloned image.

Reverting to a Snapshot of a Virtual Image

A virtual image hosting a license server with activated licenses

Revert virtual image to snapshot

Do not shut down product. Revert image to snapshot. Snapshot will become current image and product will continue running with acquired licenses.

Press the Sync button to refresh all current licenses on the License Server.