VERITAS Volume Manager 3.5 Installation Guide (September 2004)

Before You Start
Installation and Upgrade Requirements
Chapter 1
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Product Licensing
The VERITAS Volume Manager is a licensed product. Before you install the VERITAS Volume
Manager 3.5 software packages, you need to obtain a license key from VERITAS. If you have a
temporary license key, you must obtain a permanent license key when you purchase the product. A
License Key Request Form (LKRF) is included in the product package. The LKRF has all the
information required to establish a user account on the VERITAS vLicense™ website and generate
your license key. If you do not receive a License Key Request Form, contact your sales representative,
or send an email with your sales order number to [e-mail].
To obtain a product license, use the vLicense website (see below) or complete the License Key
Request Form, including your system’s host ID and model type. Sign and date the completed form and
fax it to VERITAS. You will receive a license key by email within a few business days. Retain the
License Key Request Form for your records.
Using the VERITAS vLicense Website to Obtain a License
You can access the vLicense website at:
https://vlicense.veritas.com/VLicenseLogin.jhtml
To obtain a license from the website, provide the following information shown on the License Key
Request Form:
• Your customer number
• Your order number
• Your serial number
To determine the host ID of your system, enter:
# hostid
To determine the machine type, enter:
# uname -i
After receiving a license key, record the number somewhere other than on the system where it is
installed so that you can access it if the system becomes inoperable or the product requires
reinstallation.
During the installation procedure, you must enter a license key. If you are replacing a temporary
license with a permanent license, follow the instructions that accompany the license key to replace the
old license with the new one.
The VERITAS licensing commands are provided in the software package VRTSvlic. The VRTSvlic
package must be installed for the licensing process to work.
If you have any questions concerning licensing, contact VERITAS at one of the phone numbers listed
under “Getting Help” on page 8.