Netapp License File Generator Install

Part 3: Installing Licenses via Command Line Interface (CLI)

Installing NetApp licenses has evolved from manual 28-character strings to modern , which are easier to manage and often bundle multiple features into a single JSON file. 1. Generate & Download the License File

Open your web browser and navigate to the . Log in using your NSS account credentials.

For environments without GUI access, you can install the file via the command line. netapp license file generator install

Ensure the command java -version returns version 11 or higher. On Windows Environments

For software-defined environments, the license generator is packaged within the ONTAP Select Deploy virtual appliance.

This is the easiest and most user-friendly method for a graphical interface. Part 3: Installing Licenses via Command Line Interface

In normal production environments, licenses are downloaded automatically via NetApp Active IQ Config Advisor or the NetApp Support Site (NSS). However, secure environments without internet access require an offline mechanism. The NetApp license file generator creates formatted text files containing your entitlement keys, which can be uploaded directly to the cluster shell or System Manager. System Requirements and Prerequisites

: You need a valid NetApp Support Site account with access to your system's serial numbers.

This is the official process for generating an NLF. Log in using your NSS account credentials

From the left-hand navigation pane, select and click on Settings .

Once you have downloaded the generated text or license file, you must apply it to your NetApp storage controllers. This can be done via the graphic user interface or the command-line interface. Option 1: Installation via ONTAP System Manager (GUI)

Once you have downloaded the official NLF, you have several methods to install it onto your NetApp storage system.

: Supports ONTAP 9.10 and later, including modern software suites like Flexible Delivery