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  2. NetBackup™ Web UI Administrator's Guide
  3. Section I. About NetBackup
  4. Administering NetBackup licenses
  5. About NetBackup licenses
NetBackup™ Web UI Administrator's Guide

About NetBackup licenses

NetBackup uses a common license system that other Cohesity products also use. However, the common license system provides flexibility in the license features that each product implements.

For example, NetBackup does not have a node-locked license system, but some other products do.

Licenses for all purchased NetBackup SKUs must be entered on the primary server. Enter licenses by using one of the following methods:

  • During NetBackup primary server installation

    The installer prompts you to enter the licenses for all NetBackup products that you plan to install.

    You must add either a NetBackup license file or use an in-built evaluation or a temporary production license during primary server installation. For more information, refer to the NetBackup Installation Guide or the following article:

    https://support.cohesity.com/s/article/article-100058779

  • NetBackup web UI (recommended)

    After you install the NetBackup primary server, add the license in the NetBackup web UI. Click Settings > License management. Then click Add license.

  • Command-line interface

    After NetBackup primary server installation, use the following command:

    /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/get_license_key

    Use the bpminlicense command to manage licenses.

    Refer to the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide for more details.

    On UNIX, you can also use the following command:

    /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/get_license_key

Note:

Cohesity recommends the use of a browser and the NetBackup web UI to manage licenses remotely.

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