Software Licensing Terminology
The following terms are used in this document:
- Activation Code: A unique key, along with the serial number, used to generate a CoE on the Ruckus Support site. The Activation Code is issued by RUCKUS when a license is purchased. The Activation Code is delivered in an email message a few minutes after the order is placed, though the timing will vary depending on the network, Internet connection, and so on.
- Certificate of Entitlement (CoE): The proof-of-purchase certificate issued by
RUCKUS when a license is purchased. When a license is purchased, an Activation Code is sent
to the customer by email. This Activation Code and the target device serial number
are needed to create the CoE, which has its own unique serial number and is downloaded
as a PDF file from the Ruckus Support site. One CoE is issued for each feature license
that is purchased. The CoE serial number can be entered on the switch using the
license setcommand, which causes the CoE serial number to be displayed inshowcommand output and available through SNMP. - Licensed feature: Any hardware or software feature or set of features that require a valid software license to operate on the device.
- Self-Authenticated Upgrade (SAU) licensing: A licensing model that allows you to upgrade to a licensed feature set with a single CLI command, rather than the installation of a license file using TFTP or SCP.