Extend the Trial Version of Arcserve Backup

Important! You can extend the trial version of the product only once.

Arcserve lets you extend the trial duration of Arcserve Backup online.

Follow these steps:

  1. Log into the Arcserve Backup Manager.
  2. Click Help and select Extend Trial.
  3. The Extend Trial dialog opens. From the Extend Trial dialog, click Extend Trial.
  4. The Request for Trial Extension page opens in your browser.
  5. Note: If the Request for Trial Extension page does not appear, verify if the pop-up is blocked in your browser.
  6. In the Extend Trial registration page, enter the following details:

    7. Note: Fields with * are mandatory.

    Email Address

    Specify your email address.

    Note: The verification email is sent to this email address. You need to open the verification email and click a link to get the trial period extended.

    Contact Name (Optional)

    Specify your name.

    Country

    Based on selection of country, Arcserve identifies the approving authority from company.

    Company (Optional)

    Specify the name of your company.

    Contact Number (Optional)

    Specify your phone number in the following format:

    Country code - Phone number. For example: 000-1122334455

    Default (Trial all features with a source data limit of 1 TB for 60 days)

    Lets you activate a default trial of 60 days with a data limit of 1 TB. For customized trial extension requirements, select the Customized check box.

    Customized

    Lets you select the below mentioned customized options as per your requirement for the trial extension request.

    Source Data Size (TB)

    Specify the source data size required in multiples of TB for the trial extension request.

    No. of Physical Nodes

    Specify the number of physical nodes required for the trial extension request.

    No. of Virtual Nodes

    Specify the number of physical nodes required for the trial extension request.

    Additional Info

    Specify any additional information if required.

  7. Click Submit.

    8. Your trial extension request is submitted for approval.

    You will receive an acknowledgment email from Arcserve.

    If the extension request is approved from Arcserve, you will receive an email from Arcserve with the activation link.

  8. Click the link provided in the email.

    9. Your trial duration for the Arcserve product gets extended. Now, you can verify the activated license.