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License in MDS.

Matlu — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:46:11 GMT

Hello, everyone.

A doubt, I have an environment of an MDS that has created several CMA.
Currently the purchase of a new definitive license has been generated.

This license when it is "loaded" for the "MDS" itself, is replicated automatically for the "CMA"?
Or do you need to generate licenses for each CMA "Independently"?

Thanks for your comments.

Re: License in MDS.

PhoneBoy — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:55:36 GMT

What precise licenses were purchased/generated?
Generally licenses are installed at the MDS level, though I believe there are some exceptions.

Re: License in MDS.

the_rock — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 20:11:46 GMT

Last time I worked on MDS, I never had to install any licences for CMAs at all, only MDS. Can you share a screenshot of whats there?

Andy

Re: License in MDS.

Matlu — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:06:47 GMT

Thank you for your response.

In my scenario, a Definitive License was purchased [Approx. for 6 months].
for an Appliance which is a SMS [Smart-1 3050].

I also believe, that the license applies only at the box level, and you can work the MDS environment without problems.

I just have the doubt, if it should also be applied at the level of the CMA that I decide to create, or this is not necessary?

Greetings.

Re: License in MDS.

S_E_ — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:40:35 GMT

Jm2c

From my point of view/experience. If MDS and gateways are managed by one responsible team, I would take central licensing.

And then check in the usercenter if you have something like that:

CPAP-SM3050 and you might see build in blades as well : CPSB-*

In this case, you only need to attach licenses while creating NEW domain management server (DMS).

If your setup has existing DMS with production gateways, I would contact professional service / account services and check the license type of the gateways beforehand.

And of course, "cplic / vsec_lic_cli" commands instead of SmartConsole/SmartUpdate

Regards