Offline Activation: Generating a License

Some devices may follow an offline activation model in which the device generates a binary license request file (for an additional license) that can be manually uploaded on the FlexNet Operations Producer Portal or the End-User Portal. FlexNet Operations processes the request file to generate a license appropriate for the request.

If the license request is made for an existing device, FlexNet Operations generates a regenerative license. If the request is made for a new device, FlexNet Operations enters the device into the system, adds the corresponding entitlement, and generates a license for it.

To upload a license request file for an existing device

1. Click Devices > Search Devices. The Producer Portal opens the Search Devices page.
2. Specify search criteria to locate the device you want to change and click Search.
3. From the list of devices, click the ID of the device for which you want to upload a license request. This link opens the View Device page.
4. Click Browse and locate the license request file on your local system. (Button names vary depending on the web browser you are using.)
5. Click Upload Capability Request.

The Producer Portal uploads the request file. FlexNet Operations generates a regenerative license.

To upload a license request file for an existing license server

1. Click Devices > Search License Servers. The Producer Portal opens the Search License Servers page.
2. Specify search criteria to locate the server you want to change and click Search.
3. From the list of devices, click the ID of the server for which you want to upload a license request. This link opens the View Server page.
4. Click Browse and locate the license request file on your local system. (Button names vary depending on the web browser you are using.)
5. Click Upload Request.

The Producer Portal uploads the request file. FlexNet Operations generates a regenerative license.

To upload a license request file for a new device

1. Click Licenses > Offline Device Activation. The Producer Portal opens the Generate License page.
2. On the Generate License page, click Browse. (Button names vary depending on the web browser you are using.)
3. Click Upload Request.

The Producer Portal uploads the request file. FlexNet Operations enters the device into the system, adds the corresponding entitlement, and generates a license for it.

FlexNet Operations 2020 R1 SP1 User Guide

March 2020

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