Obtaining License Keys for VCS
VCS is a licensed software product. The installvcs utility prompts you for a license key for each system. You cannot use your VERITAS software product until you have completed the licensing process. Use either method described in the following two sections to obtain a valid license key.
Using the VERITAS vLicense Web Site to Obtain License Key
You can obtain your license key most efficiently using the VERITAS vLicense web site. The License Key Request Form has all the information needed to establish a User Account on vLicense and generate your license key. The License Key Request Form is a one-page insert included with the disc in your product package. You must have this form to obtain a software license key for your VERITAS product.
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Do not discard the License Key Request Form. If you have lost or do not have the form for any reason, email license@veritas.com.
The License Key Request Form contains information unique to your VERITAS software purchase. To obtain your software license key, you need the following information shown on the form:
- Your VERITAS customer number
- Your order number
- Your serial number
Follow the appropriate instructions on the vLicense web site to obtain your license key depending on whether you are a new or previous user of vLicense:
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Access the web site at http://vlicense.veritas.com.
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Log in or create a new login, as necessary.
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Follow the instructions on the pages as they are displayed.
When you receive the generated license key, you can proceed with installation.
Faxing the License Key Request Form to Obtain License Key
If you do not have Internet access, you can fax the License Key Request Form to VERITAS. Be advised that faxing the form generally requires several business days to process in order to provide a license key. Before faxing, sign and date the form in the appropriate spaces. Fax it to the number shown on the form.
VERITAS Licensing Commands
The VERITAS licensing commands are provided in the VRTSvlic package. You must install VRTSvlic for the licensing process to work. There are three commands:
- vxlicinst Licenses a VERITAS product already installed on a system.
- vxlicrep Enables you to view currently installed licenses.
- vxlictest Retrieves features encoded in a license key and describes them.
You can review descriptions and options for these commands in the manual pages installed with the VRTSvlic package.
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