Enabling the Sandbox License Server
The Sandbox License Server provides a server for centralized management of license keys for one or more instances of Sandbox. To enable the Sandbox License Server, you need to install the License Server, obtain an update file, and apply the update file to the Sandbox License Server machine.
Each license key file is uniquely identified based on a hardware fingerprint
that is determined at the time of generating the request file. Complete the following steps to
enable the Sandbox License Server.
- Install the Sandbox License Server
- Obtain an update file
- Enable Sandbox License Server with the update file
Warning:
- The Sandbox License Server needs to be a static resource in any infrastructure configuration. In a virtualized infrastructure, the license server cannot be moved physically. If the Sandbox License Server is manually or automatically moved, you need to return the license before you move the license server. Then, you need to acquire the license, and apply the license to the Sandbox License Server again after the movement.
- The license for Sandbox is based on a hardware signature. If the underlying hardware changes, the licenses on the Sandbox License Server will become invalid, and prevent any Sandbox instance from working. This scenario might occur easily if the Sandbox License Server is installed on a virtual machine, and it will require the assistance of IBM to help resolve the problem. This time-consuming effort might need a week to resolve the problem. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you install the Sandbox License Server only on a physical hardware.