When you install a license key, it is also enabled. The functionality for the software that you installed is available in Device Manager - Storage Navigator.
The license key can be disabled. This allows you to conserve time on a term key, for example. If you have a 365-day term key for a software product, the license server starts the count the day you install the key. However, you may not use the license immediately, in which case you can disable the key. Disabling stops the count. You re-enable the key when you become ready to use it.
This topic provides information in the order it is required:
- License key types and prerequisite software. Lists the key types; explains whether keys are permanent or temporary; shows the term limit, if any; and provides the estimated license capacity, if required.
- Using the term key. Explains that you can conserve the term key when you are not using it.
- Using the temporary key. Explains that you can conserve the temporary key when you are not using it.
- Estimating licensed capacity. Provides information and instructions for calculating license capacity according to your system and organization requirements.
- Installing and uninstalling software. Provides instructions for installing, disabling, enabling, and removing keys.
- License key expiration provide information for dealing with these situations.