What is batch activation? Batch activation means to activate a selected group of entitlements against a list of machines. The same quantity is activated on each machine. Batch activation cannot be performed against: Entitlements with an “activate as a whole” requirement Shell bundle entitlements The machines may be selected manually from a search page, typed […]
Returning activated items
About returns Returning involves taking an activated item and making some or all of the quantity available again for activation. When you return activated items: The quantity on the machine or registration certificate is reduced by the returned quantity The available quantity on the entitlement is increased by the returned quantity The activated quantity on […]
Authorizing a renewal request
When the processing for a renewal request is complete, the renewal request must be authorized in order to implement the required changes to the associated entitlements and certificates. To authorize a renewal request: On the Renewal Dashboard , on the Renewal Requests tab, click the Options link for the renewal request you want to authorize. […]
Performing advanced batch upgrade
About the advanced batch upgrade process The advanced batch upgrade process allows you to upgrade entitlements on multiple machines by loading an XML file containing all of the upgrade data, including: The machines to upgrade The products and quantities to upgrade When you perform an advanced batch upgrade, you can either validate the data provided, […]
Performing advanced batch activation
About the advanced batch activation process The advanced batch activation process allows you to activate entitlements on multiple machines by loading an XML file containing all of the activation data, including: The machines to activate The products and quantities to activate When you perform an advanced batch activation, you can either validate the data provided, […]
Selecting entitlements to activate
Displaying the Search Entitlements to Activate page To display the Search Entitlements to Activate page, select Activate on the Activation menu. Providing activation search criteria For an activation search, you must provide at least one of the following: A license authorization code (LAC). To search for multiple LACs, click Add more LACs. Enter the LACs […]