What happens when XenServer license expired?

When Free XenServer license expires, all the running Virtual Machines continue to execute without interruption or loss of functionality. Hosts with expired licenses cannot start new Virtual Machines, and when restarted with an expired license then you cannot auto-start any Virtual Machines marked for auto-start.

How is XenServer licensed?

XenServer uses the same licensing process as other Citrix products, and as such requires a valid license to be installed on a License Server. You can download the License Server from Citrix Licensing. XenServer (other than through the XenApp/XenDesktop licenses) is licensed on a per-socket basis.

Which of the following are requirements to license XenServer?

XenServer 7.1 licensing requires Citrix License Server 11.13. 1.2 or higher….To license Citrix XenServer

• Install the Citrix License Server and console.
• Obtain your Citrix XenServer license files and load them on the Citrix License Server.
• Configure licensing for each Citrix XenServer host using XenCenter or the xe CLI.

How do I check if my Citrix license is valid?

Citrix License Server usage insights are available for all Virtual Apps and Desktops editions under the Concurrent and User/Device licensing models. To view Citrix License Server usage insights, select Licensing from the console menu and then select Licensed Deployments.

What happens if your Citrix license expires?

License Expiry When a XenServer license expires: XenCenter License Manager will display the status as Unlicensed. you will no longer be able to access licensed features or receive Citrix Technical Support for any host within the pool until you purchase another license.

How do I renew my Citrix license?

After your initial one-year membership period expires, renew your Customer Success Services membership by paying Citrix for your renewal. Use the Citrix Licensing Manager to install your renewal licenses. You can go to citrix.com and download a license file that has your renewal license.

Do Citrix licenses expire?

License Expiry You should purchase a license before it expires. XenCenter License Manager will display the status as Unlicensed. you will no longer be able to access licensed features or receive Citrix Technical Support for any host within the pool until you purchase another license.

What is CSS date in Citrix license?

Product burn-in dates are also referred to as Customer Success Services Eligibility Dates. This date is located within Citrix products. The Customer Success Services Expiration date in a license file (for example, 2006.1030) must fall after the hidden eligibility date in Citrix products for the product to function.

How does Citrix concurrent licensing work?

Concurrent licenses allow one connection to an unlimited number of virtual apps and desktops for any user and any device. A license is consumed only during an active session. If the session disconnects or is terminated, the license is checked back into the pool.

What is the grace period for XenServer license server?

A: If a XenServer installation has previously been licensed, the license has not expired and yet the License Server is unavailable, then customers receive a grace period of 30 days at the licensing level that was applied previously.

Do I need a Citrix license for XenServer?

XenServer uses the same licensing process as other Citrix products, and as such requires a valid license to be installed on a License Server. You can download the License Server from Citrix Licensing. XenServer (other than through the XenApp/XenDesktop licenses) is licensed on a per-socket basis.

What is allocation of licenses in XenServer?

Allocation of licenses is managed centrally and enforced by a standalone Citrix License Server, physical or virtual, in the environment. After applying a per-socket license, XenServer will display as Citrix XenServer Per-Socket Edition. All hosts in a pool must be licensed.

When does the grace period reset in Citrix license server?

After communication is re-established between XenServer and the License Server, the grace period is reset. The official version of this content is in English. Some of the Citrix documentation content is machine translated for your convenience only.