Additional information
● Documentation
SIMATIC;
Automation License Manager
● Installation manual
Process Control System PCS 7;
Licenses and Configuration Limits
5.6.2 How to transfer license keys
Introduction
The following license keys are transferred with the
Automation License Manager
software:
● License keys belonging to licenses purchased at a later date.
● License keys stored at locations which cannot be accessed by a computer's applications
Possible license key storage locations
● License key USB stick
● License key diskettes
● Local storage media
● Storage media on connected computers
● Removable disks (for example USB stick, but not CDs or DVDs)
Note
Authorizations (licenses for older versions of software packages) cannot be backed up on
a license key USB stick or another USB stick.
Options for transferring license keys
The
Automation License Manager
gives you the following options for transferring license keys
between the various possible storage locations:
● Drag-and-drop
● Cut and paste
● Offline transfer
Requirement
The
Automation License Manager
has been started up.
Procedure - drag-and-drop
1. Select the appropriate view using the menu command View > Manage.
2. On your own or the connected computer, open the storage location to where you wish to
copy the license keys.
Installing PC stations
5.6 Licensing
PCS 7 - PC Configuration (V8.2)
Installation Manual, 03/2016, A5E36200050-AB 101