Generally, each
SMC component must have a separate license. Some additional features might also require a separate license.
Note: Forcepoint NGFW Engines deployed in the AWS with Hourly (pay as you go) licenses do not require a separate license in the
SMC.
Licenses always indicate the newest software version that you are entitled to, but they are valid for licensing any older software versions as well.
Note: Your
SMC might be able to automatically generate licenses for new
Forcepoint NGFW appliances. For automatic licensing to work, install a license for the
SMC components and make sure that automatic updates are enabled on the Management Server. The temporary initial license is automatically replaced with a permanent POS-bound license after the policy is first installed on the appliance.
Steps
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Go to https://stonesoftlicenses.forcepoint.com.
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In the
License Identification field, enter the POL or POS code, as follows.
- Proof-of-license (POL) code — Identifies the license. For previously licensed components, the POL code is shown in the Licenses tree in
the Administration Configuration view.
- Proof-of-serial (POS) number — The
Forcepoint NGFW appliances additionally have a proof-of-serial number that you can find on a label attached to the appliance hardware.
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Click
Submit.
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Check which components are listed as included in this license, then click
Register.
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Read the instructions on the page, then fill in the required fields for all included components.
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Enter the details that bind each license to a component, as follows:
Note: If the binding information is incorrect, the license is unusable. If you accidentally generated a license with the wrong binding information, request a license change through the License Center.
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Click
Submit Request.
The license file is sent to you and is also available for download at the License Center.