> So basically one AR Server license would be good for all the servers in the server group? Or must their individual AR Server license be input into the license database? No. >From the FAQ: Q: But each server requires a unique key - so I need multiple rows for servers, right?
A: Yes. Servers are unique rows, so you will see one row per server. However servers are the only license type that now requires multiple rows. > What is the name of the table holding the licenses? Is it a meta table? It's a hidden table. It's best to just use the Admin Console to access it. > Will the option arsignal -l <servername> now be obsolete? The option is still there. Since the server groups now share the same database, you may find less need for it, though. Changes to the "number of licenses" for a given license type, for example, happen immediately once you've submitted the changes in the Admin Console. An exception would be the unlicensing of a server - if you disable the server license, you'll need to reboot the server to have that take effect. You may want to read through the FAQ and documentation. It should cover a lot of your questions. The documentation is up and available on Support Central. Thanks, -David J. Easter Sr. Product Manager, Service Management Business Unit BMC Software, Inc. The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. My voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a role as a spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for BMC Software, Inc. ________________________________ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe D'Souza Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 1:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 7.1 available today? (some more questions regarding licenses) ** So basically one AR Server license would be good for all the servers in the server group? Or must their individual AR Server license be input into the license database? What is the name of the table holding the licenses? Is it a meta table? Will the option arsignal -l <servername> now be obsolete? Joe -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Easter, David Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 3:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 7.1 available today? (some more questions regarding licenses) ** From the FAQ: Q: What about servergroups? How will they work if there's no .lic file anymore? A: Servergroups will all point to a common database - and thus each server in the group will have access to the same license information. It is no longer necessary to have unique licenses for floating users, for example, on each server. Q: So can I have multiple rows of user licenses per server like I had in my .lic file? A: There is no need for this anymore. Only one row per license type is needed and represents the maximum number of licenses for that type. For example, if you used to have rows within the .lic file that represented keys for 10, 15, and 30 users each; those rows would be collapsed into one row that had 55 user licenses defined. Here's the FAQ URL again... http://www.bmcdn.ws/jiveProd/thread.jspa?threadID=6386&tstart=30 Thanks, -David J. Easter Sr. Product Manager, Service Management Business Unit BMC Software, Inc. The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. My voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a role as a spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for BMC Software, Inc. ________________________________ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe D'Souza Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 12:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 7.1 available today? (some more questions regarding licenses) ** As always, thank you David for answering my questions. But I think I have a few more on the same topic.. So basically once you upgrade from 7.0.x to 7.1.0, could we delete the folder /etc/arsystem/<xxx>?? Or its equivalent tree in Windows? I did read somewhere on the release notes that the multilicense.lic file is obsolete too for the same reason i.e. the licenses are now stored in the database.. So if the licenses are stored in the database, how will that impact 'shared servers' or 'server group' AR System database. How will each server be able to identify and validate its own license? In what table are these licenses stored in and what is the column identifier that each server will use to identify its licenses and ignore the rest? I hope these aren't too many questions.. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Easter, David Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 3:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 7.1 available today? ** From the FAQ: Q: What about my existing AR System Server? How will my licenses be converted to this new model? A: During an upgrade, AR System 7.1.00 will automatically convert an existing .lic file to the new model. In addition, after installation, the ability to import a previously created .lic file will be available within the Administration Console. Q: So it will update the .lic file? A: No. Licensing in AR System 7.1.00 is now kept within the database, not in a file. The .lic file will no longer be needed in AR System 7.1.00. Thanks, -David J. Easter Sr. Product Manager, Service Management Business Unit BMC Software, Inc. The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. My voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a role as a spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for BMC Software, Inc. ________________________________ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe D'Souza Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 12:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 7.1 available today? ** Does this mean you have to 'upgrade' the arsystem.lic file as was done in the past when there were changes made with the license format when upgrading its earlier versions? Joe -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ]On Behalf Of Opela, Gary L Contr OC-ALC/ITMA Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 3:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 7.1 available today? Has anyone figured out the new licensing? I see form the release-notes-710.pdf (pg. 8) the following: Enterprise features ! Customer-driven license enforcement system-License keys are no longer used to enforce limits for any license types except server licenses. Customers must self-enforce limits for all other AR System and application license types. -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] On Behalf Of Easter, David Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 1:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 7.1 available today? "What's New" was posted previously to the BMC Developer's Network: http://developer.bmc.com/jiveProd/entry.jspa?externalID=1926 <http://developer.bmc.com/jiveProd/entry.jspa?externalID=1926> Thanks, -David J. Easter Sr. Product Manager, Service Management Business Unit BMC Software, Inc. 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