Obtaining A License Key From Cisco.com; Understanding Licensing - Cisco IPS-4255-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4255 Installation Manual

Obtaining a License Key From Cisco.com

Cisco Security Intelligence Operations is also a repository of information for individual signatures,
including signature ID, type, structure, and description.
You can search for security alerts and signatures at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/search.x
Obtaining a License Key From Cisco.com
This section describes how to obtain a license key from Cisco.com and how to install it using the CLI,
IDM, or IME. It contains the following topics:
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Understanding Licensing

Although the sensor functions without the license key, you must have a license key to obtain signature
updates and use the global correlation features. To obtain a license key, you must have the following:
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Trial license keys are also available. If you cannot get your sensor licensed because of problems with
your contract, you can obtain a 60-day trial license that supports signature updates that require licensing.
You can obtain a license key from the Cisco.com licensing server, which is then delivered to the sensor.
Or, you can update the license key from a license key provided in a local file. Go to
http://www.cisco.com/go/license
key.
You can view the status of the license key in these places:
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Whenever you start IDM, IME, or the CLI, you are informed of your license status—whether you have
a trial, invalid, or expired license key. With no license key, an invalid license key, or an expired license
key, you can continue to use IDM, IME, and the CLI, but you cannot download signature updates.
If you already have a valid license on the sensor, you can click Download on the License pane to
download a copy of your license key to the computer that IDM or IME is running on and save it to a local
file. You can then replace a lost or corrupted license, or reinstall your license after you have reimaged
the sensor.
Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance and Module Installation Guide for IPS 7.0
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Understanding Licensing, page 11-10
Service Programs for IPS Products, page 11-11
Obtaining and Installing the License Key Using IDM or IME, page 11-11
Cisco Service for IPS service contract—Contact your reseller, Cisco service or product sales to
purchase a contract.
Your IPS device serial number—To find the IPS device serial number in IDM or IME, for IDM
choose Configuration > Sensor Management > Licensing, and for IME choose Configuration >
sensor_name > Sensor Management > Licensing, or in the CLI use the show version command.
Valid Cisco.com username and password
IDM Home window Licensing section on the Health tab
IDM Licensing pane (Configuration > Licensing)
IME Home page in the Device Details section on the Licensing tab
License Notice at CLI login
and click IPS Signature Subscription Service to apply for a license
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