License Manager
The
Figure 11. License Manager lists existing licenses and certificates
The License Manager lists any existing licenses and certificates (already installed in the platform). Below the left-hand license side of the License Manager, are these buttons (commands):
- Import installs a new license or certificate file. Typically, you import license files from either the online licensing server or from your local license database.
- Export saves a license file as a license archive (.lar) file.
- View opens an existing license file (clicking this button is the same as double-clicking an item).
- Delete removes an existing license file.
Click a license or certificate to select it, or double-click to view it in a window, as shown below.
Figure 12. Viewing a license in License Manager
A license and a certificate are each a digitally-signed text file, with differences briefly as follows:
- A license file is unique to a specific host, and enables a set of vendor features. All hosts require a branded
- A certificate file varies by vendor, and matches that vendor to a public key used for encryption. It is used for verifying the authenticity of license files.
All hosts require a tridium certificate. If third-party modules are installed, one or more additional certificates may be
needed.CAUTION: Do not delete an existing license or certificate without specific reason, as you will likely render the controller inoperable until a proper license or certificate is reinstalled!