[Info-vax] Updating expired VSI timed license

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 7/20/2023 1:58 PM, CCS Technology wrote:
> I don't see an answer at VSI online on initial review; thought I'd
> ask here before going to support because, why not.
> 
> Does VSI VMS on Integrity (V8.4-2L2 U1) offer a means to install a
> new current license key if it is booted with an expired key?  Or do
> we need to do DVD boot standalone and use that to update the license
> on the drive before it will boot at all?   Got an RX2800 system that
> was parked on a  shelf until 7 months after its license expired and
> we just finally got new paks for it.   I just want to be ready to
> deal with the issue (first expiring base VMS license issue ever,
> thanks tons, VSI)...

You should be able to:
- boot normally
- login via console (not via network - only via console)
- enter the new license manually (unpleasant typing but possible)
- reboot

Arne