CHAPTE R
32-1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide
OL-18611-01
32
License File Upload
License files contain the information that is needed to enforce licenses for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager. This chapter contains the following topic s o n uploa ding l icens e files:
• Starting the License Manager Service, page 32-1
• Obtaining a License File, page 32-2
• Uploading a License File, page 32-5
• Deleting a License File Name, page 32-7
• Related Topics, page 32-7

Starting the License Manager Service

The Cisco Unified Communications Manager server where the license file is loaded assumes the
functionality of a license manager. (The license file gets loaded on the first node only.) For information
on license files, refer to the “Obtaining a License File” section on page 32-2.
The license manager serves as the logical component that keeps track of the licenses that get purchased
and used. It refers to the processes that control the checkin and ch eckout of the lic ense s. It keep s track
of the number of license units that are required for each phone and application type. The license manager
has responsibility for issuing and reclaiming licenses and for detecting whether an overdraft of licenses
occurs.
Start the license manager service by using Cisco Unified Serviceability. This section describes the
procedures to start, stop, or restart the service.
Note Because license manager is a network service, it automatically starts and runs after the Cisco Unified
Communications Manager installation.
Procedure
Step 1 In Cisco Unified Serviceability, choose Tools > Control Center - Network Services.
The Control Center–Network Services window displays.
Step 2 Choose the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server from the Servers drop-down list box.
Step 3 Click the radio button for Cisco License Manager.
Step 4 If you want to start the License Manager service, click Start.