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In this section:
Modified: for 8.0.2
This section is intended only for participants undertaking a free evaluation of the
FIRST STEPS - Identify the Correct Release and Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" ID Before Generating a Trial License
Before generating an
- Confirm the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"was first installed and activated (whether on-premises or in the public cloud) with Release 9.0.0 or later, 8.1.5 or later, or Release 8.0.4 software (to identify theUnable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"'s software release, refer to Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (SBC 1000/2000, SBC SWe Edge)). If theUnable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"was initially installed and activated with Release 8.1.0 or 8.0.3 or earlier, do not generate a license file from this portal at this time. Instead, disregard all further actions on this page and contact Ribbon support for the next steps. An attempt to generate a license without Ribbon support results in anUnable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"operation failure, and delays the roll-out of SBC services.
- When submitting the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID to generate the license file, confirm you are using the correctUnable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID value: a 32 character string found in the Release 9.0.0, 8.0.4, or 8.1.5 System Overview display.
Before generating a license, identify the
- In the WebUI, click the System tab.
- In the System page, click the Overview tab.
- Identify and record the the correct Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID (see Figure 1 as an example) before generating a license, and proceed to Prerequisites.
Release 9.0.0 - Correct SWe Lite ID (Use this field for License Generation)
Prerequisites - Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" Permanent Trial License
Review Microsoft® Azure™-Based Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" Deployments Documentation
Review SBC SWe Edge Trial Offer for Public Cloud Deployment to ensure the
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Review SBC SWe Edge Trial Offer for Public Cloud Deployment to ensure the
Review On-Premises Based Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" Deployment Documentation
Review SBC SWe Edge Trial Offer for On-Premises Deployment to ensure the
Obtain the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" Permanent Trial License
An
The following permanent trial licenses are available:
- Permanent trial license for public cloud (i.e., Microsoft® Azure™ and Amazon Web Services). Refer to Node-Locked Licensing - SBC 1000/2000 and SBC SWe Edge.
- Permanent trial license for on-premises VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) deployments (i.e., KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, or VMware ESXi). Refer to Node-Locked Licensing - SBC 1000/2000 and SBC SWe Edge
Generate and Install a Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables" Permanent Trial License
Generate and install
- Locate and record the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID (see Release 9.0.0 - Correct SWe Edge ID). For more information, refer to Viewing the Software Version and Hardware ID (SBC 1000/2000, SBC SWe Edge).
Access the Self-Service Licensing and Download Portal.
- Enter credentials to gain access.
- Click Generate License Key.
Click Configuration.
SWe Lite ID and Email - Additional Notes- In some instances the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID may be namedUnable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID#.
- The string under Hardware ID(s): should be equivalent to the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID you submitted when you generated your license. If different, re-visit your email inbox for another email or, alternatively, contact Ribbon Customer Support.
- In some instances the
Enter the
Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"ID in the UUID#1 field and click Generate. Within 24 hours, you will receive an email (check spam folder, clutter, etc).If you do not receive your email within 24 hours, re-visit your email inbox and check spam, clutter, etc. If still not found, contact Ribbon Customer Support.
- Save the file attachment (license file in .XML format) to your PC.
- In the WebUI, click the Settings tab.
- Access Licensing > Install New License.
- Click Choose File.
- Select the license file you saved from the Ribbon email, and click Open.
- Click Decode to confirm license is correct before applying.
- Click Apply.
To view currently installed licenses, access System > Licensing > Current Licenses. The message on the bottom outlines that the permanent trial features are enabled.
Next Steps
Return to the relevant on-premises/public cloud trial offer page, to continue the provisioning and deployment of the