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vzlicupdate

This utility can be used to perform the following license-related operations:

  • Activate your Parallels Cloud Server installation using a special activation code.
  • Update the currently installed license on the server.
  • Transfer the license installed on the Source Server with the help of an activation code to the Destination Server.

Syntax

vzlicupdate [ options ]

Options

Name

Description

-a, --activate <activation_code>

Activates the Parallels Cloud Server installation using the specified activation code. To successfully complete this task, your server must be connected to the Internet.

-t, --transfer

Transfers the license activated with the activation code from the Source Server to the Destination Server. Should be run along with the -a option on the Destination Server, i.e. on the server where you are planning to transfer the license.

-s, --server <hostname> [ : port ]

The hostname of the Parallels Key Authentication (KA) server responsible for updating Parallels Cloud Server licenses, activating Parallels Cloud Server installations, and transferring licenses from the Source Server to the Destination Server. If not specified, the ka.parallels.com hostname is used.

-n, --no-check

Updates the license currently installed on the server even if it is still valid.

-v, --verbose

Sets the log level to its maximum possible value.

-h, --help

Prints the utility usage and exits.

When executed without any options, vzlicupdate updates the license currently installed on the server. However, you can use the options listed in the table above to complete other license-related tasks.