Identity Manager and Identity Manager drivers must be activated within 90 days of installation, or they shut down. You can activate Identity Manager products to a fully licensed state at any time.
To activate Identity Manager products:
Purchase the appropriate licenses.
Generate a Product Activation Request.
Submit the Product Activation Request to Novell.
Install the Product Activation Credential received from Novell.
For detailed information about completing these steps, see Activating Identity Manager Products in the Identity Manager Administration Guide, available at the Novell Identity Manager 3.6.1 documentation site.