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Module Suite installation guide: Importing the activation key

Overview

This guide covers the software Activation phase that is part of the Module Suite installation guide.

  • Deployment
  • Installation
  • Activation
  • Configuration
  • Post-installation patching

This phase covers the activation of the modules previously deployed and installed on the system during the Deployment and Installation phases. The related operations will be performed using the Module Suite administration tools, as well as the Content Server standard administration tools.

Only perform after previous phases are complete

The guide assumes that the Module Deployment and Module Installation phases have already been completed on the target environment. If that is not the case, please go back to the Installation overview.

Licensing on a Clustered Environment

Since version 3.1.0, if the installation is performed on a multi-server architecture is no longer necessary to repeat the activation process on all the node of the cluster since the License Key information is stored in the Content Server's database.

Locating the Activation Key in Your Module Suite Fulfillment Document

After purchasing Module Suite, you'll receive a fulfillment document containing your activation key. Here's how to find it:

  1. Open your fulfillment document.
  2. Scroll to the "Software activation" section.
  3. Locate the table labeled "Activation key for: Module Suite Named User".
  4. Find the row labeled "Activation key".
  5. The activation key is the long string of characters in the cell below this label.

Example

Fulfillment Document

Copying the Activation Key

  • Copy the entire key as a single line of text.
  • Do not include any extra characters, leading/trailing spaces, or line feeds.
  • Double-check for accuracy when copying.

Version Specificity

The activation key is specific to the Module Suite version listed in the document. For upgrades to different versions, you'll need a new license key generated.

Importing the License Key

  • As the system Admin user, open the Content Server Administration pages.

  • Locate the Core System - Feature Configuration section. Within this section, open the Import and Export Administration Settings tool.
    Open the import and export tool

  • Within the Import and Export Administration Settings page, locate the Import Administration Settings entry.
    Open the import configuration tool

  • In the File Path field, locate and select the AnswerModules Activation Key XML file. Then, click on "Import".
    Select the import file

  • Updating the activation key requires a system restart. Click "Continue to Restart" to be redirected to the Restart page.
    Import complete

  • Click Restart
    Restart

  • Wait for the system to complete the Restart operation. Once complete, click Continue.
    Restart complete

  • After the restart, navigate to the AnswerModules administration pages to check the results of the activation operations.
    In the Content Server Administration pages, locate the AnswerModules Administration section. Within this section, open the Base Configuration tool.
    Base Configuration

  • At the top of the Base Configuration page, check the validity of the newly applied key.

    When a valid activation key is present, the key details will be visibile to the administrator.

    Validating the activation key

Next Steps

Please proceed to the Configuration phase.