HP OpenVMS License Management Utility Manual

The HP OpenVMS License Management Utility Manual (October 2007) details the use of the License Management Facility (LMF), a critical software license management tool for the OpenVMS operating system. Aimed at system managers, it outlines the process of registering and loading Product Authorization Keys (PAKs) for software products to enable their use.

The manual distinguishes between two primary licensing models:

• For OpenVMS Alpha and VAX systems, licensing is based on "license units" determined by a system's rating (License Unit Requirement Table - LURT). It covers various license types such as Availability, Activity, Personal Use, User, and Group licenses, and explains how licenses can be combined and shared within clusters, including options to control node access.
• For OpenVMS I64 systems, a newer model is introduced, focusing on "Operating Environments" (OEs) like Foundation, Enterprise, and Mission Critical, which are tiered bundles of products. This model utilizes "Per Core Licenses" (PCLs) tied to the number of active processor cores, replacing older per-processor licenses. The manual also details compliance reporting, including hardware and soft compliance checks.

Key tasks covered include obtaining PAKs, using the VMSLICENSE.COM utility or LICENSE REGISTER command for registration, loading licenses, and managing them post-registration (e.g., modifying units, setting termination dates, restricting product/user access via /INCLUDE, /EXCLUDE, or /RESERVE lists). It also provides specific guidance for OpenVMS Galaxy licensing on Alpha systems and troubleshooting common issues.