Dell NetWorker 19.11 Licensing Guide

License process flow

To permanently use the NetWorker software to back up and recover data, you must license the software. The licensing process is the same for all NetWorker software editions, and for the individual modules and features.

The following figure illustrates the licensing process flow.

During the NetWorker licensing process:

1. Dell verifies the customer purchase order. The SysAdmin downloads the NetWorker software from the Dell Online Support Site.
2. Dell generates a License Authorization Code (LAC) letter and emails it to the customer. SysAdmin installs the NetWorker software in evaluation mode.
3. The SysAdmin receives an email with the LAC and obtains the host ID of the NetWorker server.
4. The SysAdmin applies the host ID and LAC to activate certificates.
5. Dell Licensing generates the certificates and allows you to save a copy of the certificate or sends it as an email to the address of your choice.
6. The SysAdmin receives an email that includes the enablers and authorization codes.
7. The SysAdmin applies the enablers and authorization codes for permanent NetWorker licensing.

The NetWorker license process consists of the following basic steps:

1. Download and install the software for evaluation.
2. Purchase the required NetWorker product, options, and modules from Dell or an authorized partner. The purchase order for the software lists the requested NetWorker product, options, and modules. Dell sends a LAC certificate by email in response to the valid purchase order.
   NOTE:If no evaluation period is required, the first and second steps can be performed together.
3. At the Dell Licensing site:
   1. Open the activation menu.
   2. Type the LAC and the host ID of the NetWorker server to obtain the software license certificate.
   NOTE:Dell Licensing confirms the license activation by email and gives you access to your permanent entitlements online. You can also have the certificate sent to an email address of your choice or print and save the certificate in a PDF. The product license activation letter contains the license key (permanent enabler codes and auth codes).
4. Apply the license key on the NetWorker server.