2.2 Obtaining a License File

Novell Storage Manager requires a production license file, evaluation license file, or assessment license file that you obtain from Novell.

  1. In a Web browser, go to www.storagemanagersupport.com.

  2. On the left side of the Web page, click Licensing.

    A new Web page appears with options for obtaining the license in either eDirectory or Active Directory managed network environments.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • Request a trial license by clicking one of the server links in the Trial License region.

    • After you purchase Novell Storage Manager, activate your production license by clicking one of the server links in the Production Action region.

  4. Complete the fields and click Submit.

    An e-mail from the License Generator is automatically sent to you with an embedded link for accessing the license.

  5. Click the link to access a new Web page with an embedded license file.

  6. Right-click the license file, select Save Target As, then save the license file to a directory of your choice.

  7. Note where the license file is saved.

    You need the license file to complete NSM Engine setup wizard.