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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using the CLI
Preinstalled License 3-21
Permanent License 3-21
Time-Based Licenses 3-21
Time-Based License Activation Guidelines 3-21
How the Time-Based License Timer Works 3-21
How Permanent and Time-Based Licenses Combine 3-22
Stacking Time-Based Licenses 3-23
Time-Based License Expiration 3-23
Shared AnyConnect Premium Licenses 3-23
Information About the Shared Licensing Server and Participants 3-24
Communication Issues Between Participant and Server 3-25
Information About the Shared Licensing Backup Server 3-25
Failover and Shared Licenses 3-25
Maximum Number of Participants 3-27
Failover Licenses (8.3(1) and Later) 3-28
Failover License Requirements and Exceptions 3-28
How Failover Licenses Combine 3-28
Loss of Communication Between Failover Units 3-29
Upgrading Failover Pairs 3-30
No Payload Encryption Models 3-30
Licenses FAQ 3-30
Guidelines and Limitations 3-31
Configuring Licenses 3-32
Obtaining an Activation Key 3-33
Activating or Deactivating Keys 3-33
Configuring a Shared License 3-35
Configuring the Shared Licensing Server 3-35
Configuring the Shared Licensing Backup Server (Optional) 3-37
Configuring the Shared Licensing Participant 3-37
Monitoring Licenses 3-38
Viewing Your Current License 3-38
Monitoring the Shared License 3-44
Feature History for Licensing 3-46
PART
2Configuring Firewall and Security Context Modes
CHAPTER
4Configuring the Transparent or Routed Firewall 4-1
Configuring the Firewall Mode 4-1
Information About the Firewall Mode 4-1