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License Activation on HyWorks Controller

There are two methods to apply a license on the HyWorks Controller:

  1. Online Activation: Online activation requires an internet connection configured on the HyWorks Controller. This enable the Controller to directly communicate with the license server to activate the license.

  2. Offline Activation: This method can be used when the HyWorks Controller does not have an internet connection configured and the Controller cannot connect to the license server.

Online License Activation on the HyWorks Controller

Prerequisites

  1. The HyWorks Controller must be connected to the internet
  2. Appropriate serial keys and user credentials are available (contact the Accops Support team to obtain the required information)

Steps

  1. Go to Host Management > System > License.

  2. Click the Show New License Activation

  3. In the License Activation section:

    1. Enter credentials

    2. Enter Serial Key

  4. Click Activate License Online

The license should be activated successfully. The Dashboard and License Server sections in the Setup section will reflect the new license details.

Offline License Activation on the HyWorks Controller

Prerequisites

  1. Appropriate serial keys and user credentials are available (contact the Accops Support team for obtaining the required information)

  2. Access the HyWorks Controller Management Console using a machine that has an available internet connection

Steps

  1. Access the HyWorks Controller Management Console using a machine that has an available internet connection, and a browser to connect to the system and License Server.

  2. Go to Host Management > System > License.

  3. Click the Show New License Activation option.

  4. In the License Activation section, enter credentials.

  5. Click the Click here to copy Offline Activation Data to clipboard and go to License Server link to automatically copy the offline activation data to the clipboard and go to the license server.

  6. Click the Generate Offline Activation Data option. The HyWorks Controller generates offline activation data and displays it under the License Management section.

  7. Click the Click here to copy Offline Activation Data to the clipboard and go to the License Server link to automatically copy the offline activation data to the clipboard and go to the license server.

    Note

    The Pop-up blocker from your browser may block the navigation to the License Server.

  8. Log in to the License Server user portal with the same user credentials that were used to generate the offline activation data.

  9. The License Server will validate the data provided by the HyWorks Controller. Upon successful validation, it should navigate the user to the next screen which should display the license details will be displayed.

    1. Click Activate.

    2. The License Server will validate the data being provided by the HyWorks Controller. Upon successful validation, it should navigate the user to the next screen where the license details should be displayed.

    3. Click Continue.

    4. Encrypted data of the license should be displayed. Copy the License's Encrypted Data content.

  10. Navigate back to the HyWorks Controller.

  11. Paste the License's Encrypted Data content that was copied in step 7.5 in the Encrypted License Details field.

  12. The license should now be be activated, and an appropriate status message regarding the successful activation should be displayed.

  13. The license should now be activated the Dashboard and License Server sections in the Setup tab should reflect the new license details.