HP OpenVMS License Management Utility Manual

This manual provides comprehensive documentation for the OpenVMS License Management Facility (LMF), the primary tool for managing software product licenses on OpenVMS systems. It covers the following key areas:

• Licensing Basics: Explains the concepts of product licenses, Product Authorization Keys (PAKs), and the role of the License Database.
• Platform Specifics: Details licensing requirements and procedures for OpenVMS Alpha, VAX, and I64 systems, including operating environment tiering and per-core licensing (PCL).
• License Management Tasks: Guides users through the preparation, registration, and loading of licenses, including the use of VMSLICENSE.COM and direct LICENSE commands.
• Cluster Management: Explains how to manage and restrict licenses within an OpenVMS Cluster environment using include/exclude lists and reservation lists.
• Command Reference: Provides detailed syntax and usage examples for all LICENSE commands, such as LICENSE REGISTER, LICENSE LOAD, LICENSE MODIFY, and LICENSE DELETE.
• Galaxy Licensing: Includes specialized information for OpenVMS Galaxy configurations on Alpha systems.