C H A P T E R 6 Getting Software Licenses For The Router; Activating A New Software Package Or Feature - Cisco WS-C2950-24 Installation Manual

Activating a New Software Package or Feature

Cisco License Registration Portal— Cisco license registration portal is a web-based portal for
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getting and registering individual software licenses, available at:
http://www.cisco.com/go/license
Cisco License Call Home— Use the Cisco License Call Home interface on the router to directly
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interact with the Cisco Product License Registration portal.
Install the license file using one of the following options:
Step 4
Cisco License Manager (CLM)— CLM is a free software application available at
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http://www.cisco.com/go/clm.
Cisco License Call Home— Use the Cisco License Call Home interface on the router to directly
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interact with the Cisco Product License Registration portal.
Cisco IOS CLI - Use the Cisco IOS command line interface to install and manage licenses.
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)— Use SNMP to install and manage software
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licenses.
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Cisco 2900 Series and 3900 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Steps for Software Activation
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Purchase a Package or Feature
Receive a PAK
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Obtain a License.
A PAK and UDI is required
Receive
License File
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Install License
Chapter 6 Getting Software Licenses for the Router
Cisco License Manager
Option 1
Option 2
Cisco License Portal
Http://www.cisco.com
Option 3
Cisco Call Home
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