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Managing HPE Zerto Software stand-alone licenses

Managing HPE Zerto Software stand-alone licenses

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You can view and delete the HPE Zerto Software licenses that you ordered for stand-alone use.

Procedure to view HPE Zerto Software stand-alone licenses

  1. In the VMware Solutions console, click Licensing and metering > Add-on services from the left navigation panel.

  2. Scroll down to the HPE Zerto Software licenses table to view the license name, creation time, and status.

  3. To view more details of a specific license, click the license. The following information is displayed for the HPE Zerto Software license:

  • License notes

  • Number of VMs licensed

  • Creation date

  • Email address

  • Status

    The status can have one of the following values:

    • Ordering - the order is submitted to IBM Support.
    • Completed - IBM Support received your order and a license key request was sent to HPE Zerto Software.

Procedure to renew HPE Zerto Software stand-alone licenses

Your HPE Zerto Software license expires annually. Before it expires, you must request a new license and delete your existing one.

To renew your license, complete the following steps:

  1. Order a new license with your required quantity. For more information, see Ordering HPE Zerto Software stand-alone licenses.
  2. Wait to receive your new license key from IBM Support.
  3. After you receive the new license key, delete your existing license. For more information, see Procedure to delete HPE Zerto Software stand-alone licenses.

Procedure to delete HPE Zerto Software stand-alone licenses

Deleting a HPE Zerto Software license does not delete the HPE Zerto Software service that is installed on a VCF for Classic - Automated instance. To delete the service, you must do so in the IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions console.

For more information, see Deleting services from VCF for Classic - Automated instances.

To delete a HPE Zerto Software license:

  1. In the VMware Solutions console, click Licensing and metering > Add-on services from the left navigation panel.

  2. Scroll down to the HPE Zerto Software licenses table and select the license that you want to delete.

  3. From the Actions menu, click Delete license.

  4. In the Notes field, optionally enter a reason for license deletion.

  5. Enter the license name to confirm deletion and click Delete.

    The status of the license is changed to Removing. When the license deletion is complete, the license is no longer listed in the HPE Zerto Software licenses table and you receive an email that confirms the license deletion.

The license charge is reflected on your account until the end of the billing cycle, which is typically 30 days.