# Managing License Distributions

Export: The ToolsTalk2 server automatically stores an internal backup of the last successful License Distributions state. This license distributions backup can be exported from the system using the Export function.

Import: Imports a license distribution as a merge operation. Adds licensed devices with their license distributions to the system. If any licensed device is already represented with its license distribution in the system, its license distribution will be overwritten by the import.

Restore: Imports a license distribution as a restore operation. The license distributions state in the system is replaced by the state in the imported file. The Restore operation overwrites any existing license distribution.

Reset: Resets the license distributions on the local license server. All Licensed Feature Items are revoked from all connected controllers.

WARNING! It is strongly recommended to not to use the reset function in a production environment, as it would stop production!

Exporting License Distributions

1. Select the System Administration tab , and then the Functionality Management System tab .

2. Select the MANAGE button, and then select License Distributions... from the list.

3. Select the Export tab.

4. Specify a location for the export, and then select Export.

Importing License Distributions and Restoring License Distributions requires that the license file has first been uploaded, so that the system knows how many licenses are available to distribute.

Importing License Distributions

1. Select the System Administration tab , and then the Functionality Management System tab .

2. Select the MANAGE button, and then select License Distributions... from the list.

3. Select the Import tab.

4. Browse to the import file location, and then select Import.

Restoring License Distributions

1. Select the System Administration tab , and then the Functionality Management System tab .

2. Select the MANAGE button, and then select License Distributions... from the list.

3. Select the Restore tab.

4. Browse to the restore file location, and then select Restore.

WARNING! This action will remove any existing reservations and restore the License Distributions to the state in the imported file.

Resetting License Distributions

1. Select the System Administration tab , and then the Functionality Management System tab .

2. Select the MANAGE button, and then select License Distributions... from the list.

3. Select the Reset tab, read and select the Reset terms and conditions checkbox and select Reset.

WARNING! It is strongly recommended to not to use the reset function in a production environment, as it would stop production!

Relevant Information

- Distribution of Feature Items