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Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Tue, 09 May 2023 10:39:52 GMT

Hi all,

I just wonder if the method of reinsert new ip license (after license interface ip chamge) into the standalone device is same as security management server?

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Tue, 09 May 2023 10:47:01 GMT

The method i mean is following the link below under "security management server"

https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81_Installation_and_Upgrade_Guide/Topics-IUG/Migrating-License-to-New-IP-Address.htm#:~:text=Connect%20to%20your%20User%20Center%20account.,-2&text=Issue%20a%20new%20license%20for%20the%20new%20IP%20address.,-3&text=3-,Install%20the%20new%20license%20(issued%20for%20the%20new%20IP%20address,Log%20Server%20or%20SmartEvent%20Server.&text=4-,Remove%20the%20old%20license%20(issued%20for%20the%20old%20IP%20address,Log%20Server%20or%20SmartEvent%20Server.

Kindly advise.

Thanks

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

G_W_Albrecht — Tue, 09 May 2023 11:49:41 GMT

It is rather the same, only easier 😉 Please also check sk24786: Changing external IP address of stand-alone machine

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

the_rock — Tue, 09 May 2023 12:21:10 GMT

Itx exactly the same. Make sure new license is tied to correct IP...I never even had to do cpstop/cpstart to make this work, just open smart update and do get licenses option, install database and thats it.

Andy

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:24:57 GMT

Hi G_W_Albrecht,

Thanks for your kind reply. I will consider it.

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:29:06 GMT

Hi the_rock,

If based on your sharing, you are doing these steps as below?

1. change the ip address of the standalone device's license interface

2. open smartupdate, and insert the new license

3. open smartdashboard, change the host ip address (general section), and edit the interface ip (topoogy section)

4. save and install policy to make the changes take effect

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

the_rock — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:31:41 GMT

Yes, but I would do 3 and then 2 🙂

Andy

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

G_W_Albrecht — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:50:40 GMT

You should first change the IP in GAiA WebGUI and then load interfaces with topology in Dashboard. Then Install Database on SMS, publish and use SmartUpdate to correct licenses. Policy install as a test if all works is good...

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:09:27 GMT

Hi The_rock,

I see. Thanks for your feedback.

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:14:29 GMT

Hi G_W_Albrecht,

I see. thanks for your feedback

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

the_rock — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:18:23 GMT

Thats good order of things, and it probably matters.

Hope it works, let us know.

Andy

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:23:49 GMT

Hi @the_rock and @G_W_Albrecht ,

I just think about the impact if the IP in the /etc/hosts didn't change. May i know you guys have any idea on this?

Thank you.

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

the_rock — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:25:38 GMT

I changed it manually last time and worked fine.

Andy

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

G_W_Albrecht — Tue, 09 May 2023 15:06:10 GMT

See sk24786: Changing external IP address of stand-alone machine for that step ! I first thought you are just changing license interface ip, not external.

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Tue, 09 May 2023 22:57:40 GMT

Actually the license ip i mentioned is a production internal ip, not an ip just for license purpose only. Hence, I have such concern (on the /etc/hosts).

I just misclick the accept as solution button on your reply.

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

the_rock — Wed, 10 May 2023 00:57:22 GMT

I would say regardless if its internal or external, /etc/hosts should reflect that.

Andy

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Wed, 10 May 2023 01:08:31 GMT

I see. I think I will follow this sk24786: Changing external IP address of stand-alone machine to do the changes. I will come back to you all if any update next week as I required to do this on this coming Sunday.

Thanks for your all feedbacks and patience on my question.

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

the_rock — Wed, 10 May 2023 01:11:38 GMT

I agree 100%, you should absolutely follow that sk.

Andy

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

G_W_Albrecht — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:26:45 GMT

Better click the accept as solution button if all did work out fine...

Re: Reinsert license as license interface ip change

LeeBingKang — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:30:39 GMT

Sure. Will do.