Rename only the backup server

If you rename the backup server in a redundant pair without first deactivating all licenses on the pair, the backup server will appear in License Manager to have been shut down. This scenario assumes that the License Manager is not installed on the backup node, an atypical configuration.

Restore licenses on a backup server

1. In License Manager, add the backup server using the new server name.

   See Adding and Removing a License Server for steps to do this. License Manager will detect the new server name.

2. Deactivate licenses on the redundant pair. For information about how to deactivate and activate licenses, see Activate and acquire licenses.

3. Unpair the redundant pair.

   For information about pairing and unpairing redundant servers, see Working With License Server Redundancy. The backup server will automatically reset the server ID. It will not preserver the original server ID.

4. Re-pair the computers as primary and backup servers.

5. Reactivate the licenses.