When do I have to generate new licenses?

Generally, you must generate and install a license for each engine and each SMC server to start using the component. However, there are some exceptions.

• All Management Servers in the same SMC share a single license. A high availability environment has multiple Management Servers.
• All currently available Forcepoint NGFW appliance models can fetch a license automatically through the Management Server if automatic updates are enabled. If automatic licensing fails, the appliances have a 30-day temporary initial license to allow time for manual licensing.
• Forcepoint NGFW Engines deployed in the AWS cloud with the Bring Your Own License image must have a license in the SMC. Forcepoint NGFW Engines deployed in the AWS cloud with the Hourly (pay as you go) license image do not require a separate license in the SMC.
• Some optional features are activated by purchasing and installing a feature-specific license.