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Appendix C Obtaining Software
Obtaining a License Key From Cisco.com
Use the copy source-url license_file_name license-key command to copy the license key to your sensor.
The following options apply:
• source-url—The location of the source file to be copied. It can be a URL or keyword.
• destination-url—The location of the destination file to be copied. It can be a URL or a keyword.
• license-key—The subscription license file.
• license_file_name—The name of the license file you receive.
The exact format of the source and destination URLs varies according to the file. Here are the valid
types:
• ftp:—Source URL for an FTP network server. The syntax for this prefix is:
ftp://[[username@]location][/relativeDirectory]/filename
ftp://[[username@]location][//absoluteDirectory]/filename
Note You are prompted for a password.
• scp:—Source URL for the SCP network server. The syntax for this prefix is:
scp://[[username@]location][/relativeDirectory]/filename
scp://[[username@]location][//absoluteDirectory]/filename
Note You are prompted for a password. You must add the remote host to the SSH known hosts list.
• http:—Source URL for the web server. The syntax for this prefix is:
http://[[username@]location][/directory]/filename
Note The directory specification should be an absolute path to the desired file.
• https:—Source URL for the web server. The syntax for this prefix is:
https://[[username@]location][/directory]/filename
The directory specification should be an absolute path to the desired file. The remote host must be a TLS
trusted host.
Installing the License Key
To install the license key, follow these steps:
Step 1 Log in to Cisco.com.
Step 2 Apply for the license key at this URL: www.cisco.com/go/license.
Note In addition to a valid Cisco.com username and password, you must also have a Cisco Services
for IPS service contract before you can apply for a license key.
Step 3 Fill in the required fields. Your Cisco IPS Signature Subscription Service license key will be sent by
email to the e-mail address you specified.