Brocade Network Advisor Software Licensing Guide (Supporting Network Advisor 12.3.0) - Manual (Page 20)

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Software license terminology
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Software license terminology
The following terms are used in this document.:
• Entitlement certificate - The proof-of-purchase certificate (paperpack) issued by Brocade when
a license is purchased. The certificate contains a unique transaction key that is used in
conjunction with the license ID (LID) of the Brocade device to generate and download a
software license from the Brocade software portal.
• License file - The file produced by the Brocade software portal when the license is generated.
The file is installed in Network Advisor and controls access to a licensed feature or feature set.
• License ID (LID) - The identification number that uniquely identifies the Brocade device. The
LID is used in conjunction with a transaction key to generate and download a software license
from the Brocade software portal. The software license is tied to the LID of the Brocade device
for which the license was ordered and generated.
• Licensed feature - Any hardware or software feature or set of features that require a valid
software license in order to operate on the device.
• Transaction key - A unique key, along with the LID, used to generate a software license from the
Brocade software portal. The transaction key is issued by Brocade when a license is
purchased. The transaction key is delivered according to the method specified when the order
is placed:
- Paperpack - The transaction key is recorded on an entitlement certificate, which is mailed
to the customer.
- Electronic - The transaction key is contained in an e-mail message, which is sent instantly
to the customer after the order is placed. The customer receives the e-mail message
within a few minutes after the order is placed, though the timing will vary depending on the
network, Internet connection, and so on.
If a delivery method is not specified at the time of the order, the key will be delivered by the way
of paperpack.
General notes about licensing
This section lists the software licensing rules related to the Management application:
• Only one permanent or trial license at a time can be installed in Network Advisor.
• A trial license cannot replace or supersede a normal license.
Obtaining a license key
Use the following procedure to generate and obtain a software license.
1. Order a BNA license.
NOTE
If a new feature is added, a new license will be issued.
NOTE
Two trial licenses of 45 days each are available after the default trial period (120 days) expires.