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--- master:set_license [2017/07/31 16:33] – [90 Day Trial License] Scott Cunliffe
+++ master:set_license [2025/01/21 22:07] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ====== Setting TapeTrack License ======
-====== Overview ======
+When initially installed, the TapeTrack Framework Server will allow up to 100 [[object:volume|Volumes]]. This allows you to view and trial the TapeTrack software in a fully functioning version limited only by [[object:volume|Volume]] capacity.
-When initially installed, the TapeTrack Framework Server will allow up to 100 tape volumes using a free license. To add more than 100 volumes or operate with more than 100 volumes you will need upgrade your TapeTrack license from the free license key to either a [[#temporary license]], [[#90 day trial license]] or [[#permanent license]] key.
+To add more than 100 [[object:volume|Volumes]], you will need upgrade your TapeTrack license.
-===== Temporary License =====
+License options are:
-A temporary license key will allow you to operate the TapeTrack Software without restriction, but this mode of licensing is reserved for those evaluating the TapeTrack Software or those needing a license in an emergency situation.  Temporary licenses are restricted to less than two weeks.
+  * **[[master:temporary_license|Temporary license]]**:  A temporary license key will allow you to operate the TapeTrack Software without restriction other than a 12 day expiry date. This mode of licensing is reserved for those evaluating the TapeTrack software or those needing a license expiry extension in an emergency situation.  Obtaining a Temporary License requires TapeMaster installed on a computer with internet access.
+  * **[[master:trial_license|Trial License]]**:  A 90 day trial license allows a fully functional installation of TapeTrack to evaluate the software to ensure it is the correct tool to manage your backup [[object:volume|Volumes]].
+  * **[[master:full_license|Permanent License]]**: A permanent license key will allow you to operate the TapeTrack software without restriction until the expiry date associated with your license occurs.  Permanent license/s to TapeTrack are restricted to those who have a written End User License Agreement (EULA) with GazillaByte.
-To obtain a temporary license:
-. Open TapeTrack TapeMaster and login with the user name **tapemaster** (case sensitive) and leave password blank (or use your password if it has been changed).
-{{:master:tapemaster_login.png}}
-. From the menu click ''Help'' -> ''Framework Server Licensing''
+<- ^ master:starting|Getting Started  ^ master:set_password|Setting a password ->
-{{:master:tapemaster_liceense_menu.png}}
-. click ''Get temporary license'' and ''OK''
-{{:master:tapemaster_license_temp.png}}
-. Press **F5** while in the customer tree window to refresh new information.  Your **License Status** should now display **OK** and your expiry date should now be approximately 12 days from now.
-{{:master:tapemaster_license_ok.png}}
-===== 90 Day Trial License =====
-To Upgrade your free license to a full evaluation license:
-Open TapeTrack TapeMaster and login with the user name **tapemaster** (case sensitive) and leave password blank (or use your password if it has been changed).
-From the menu click ''Help'' -> ''Framework Server Licensing''
-In the TapeTrack License window change the default values to your preferred details:
-=== Server Details ===
-Change ''Owner'' from ACME Corp to your company name (e.g. **GazillaByte**)
-Change description value to something more relevant (e.g. **Production**)
-Set ''Expiry Date'' to new expiry (e.g. 90 days from today)
-=== License Limits ===
-Change ''Volumes'' to desired number (0 = unlimited)
-{{:master:tapemaster_license_details.png}}
-=== Exporting License ===
-Once all changes have been made, click ''Apply license changes'' and ''Export license to a file'' to export updated license file to a known name (e.g. LicenseExport.cfg) and location.
-Check the information in the config file (LicenseExport.cfg) by opening in Notepad or similar text editor and check all information has been updated and is correct.   If it is not correct, delete file and repeat above steps.
-=== Installing Temporary License ===
-To allow you to start using TapeTrack until your new key is installed click ''Get temporary license'' and ''OK''
-Press **F5** while in the customer tree window to refresh new information (Company name etc.)
-TapeTrack TapeMaster should now display your new **Owner** name in place of ACME and the lower right of the screen should display ''TapeTrack Server License is OK''
-{{:master:tapemaster_license_ok.png}}
-===== Permanent License =====
-A permanent license key will allow you to operate the TapeTrack software without restriction until the expiry date associated with your license occurs.
-Permanent license/s to TapeTrack are restricted to those who have an written End User License Agreement (EULA) with GazillaByte.
-To obtain a permanent license: