HOW TO

Update the license file on UNIX

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Summary

Information provided describes the steps to upgrade the license file.

Procedure

  1. Go to the License Manager directory:
    Code:
    % cd $ARCHOME/sysgen
  2. Make sure no one is using licenses by checking the license manager status:
    Code:
    % ./lmutil lmstat -a -c license.dat
  3. If no one is using licenses, shut down the license manager:
    Code:
    % ./lmutil lmdown -c license.dat
  4. Copy the new license file in from the email sent by keycodes@esri.com
    Code:
    % cp <hostid>.txt
  5. Rename the existing license file:
    Code:
    % mv license.dat license.old
  6. Rename the new license file:
    Code:
    % mv <hostid>.txt license.dat
  7. Start the license manager:
    Code:
    % ./lmgrd -c license.dat > license.log

Article ID:000004920

Software:
  • Legacy Products

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