Using the License Pool

The ShadowControl License Pool verifies and stores non-MSP product keys for use in ShadowControl Push Install jobs. The License Pool validates any Arcserve product key, even for products not currently available for push install. The License Pool however ignores any MSP product keys it encounters.

Note: ShadowControl provides direct integration to the MSP section of the Partner Portal for those partners that want to use MSP licenses for ShadowControl push install jobs.

To add product keys to the license pool, follow these steps:

  1. Obtain one or more ShadowProtect product keys, including perpetual, OEM, and socket-based keys.
  2. From the ShadowControl Console, browse to Manage EndPoints > License Pool.
  3. Copy and paste the product keys into the validation pane, then click Import Product Keys.

ShadowControl validates the product keys, then updates the License Pool list with the following details:

Product Key

Displays the alphanumeric product key.

Product

Identifies what Arcserve product the key supports (Server, Desktop, VM).

Assigned Organization

Displays the product key's assigned Organization. See Managing Product Keys.

Language

Identifies the product key's language. (Arcserve licensing uses distinct keys for different languages.)

Remaining Activations

Displays the remaining (unused) activations remain for this product key.

Total Activations

Displays the total number of activations available for this product key.