How to transfer a network licence (network node-lock)

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Description

If you are looking to transfer a network licence from one server to another, you will need to return the licence features and reactivate it on the new server. This article will step you through the process. 

Steps

Existing server

1. Remote onto the existing network licence server
2. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Micromine Network License Server\ and verify if nls-util.exe exists in this location. If it does not, you can download a copy of the Network Licence Server Management Utility (NLS-UTIL) here and copy the file to the directory. 
3. Launch Run(Windows Key + R)
4. Enter cmd followed by OK
   
   
   
   
5. Change your working directory to the folder of your Network Licence Server, where you have moved the NLS-UTIL. For example:
   cd C:\Program Files\Micromine Network License Server
   
   
   
   
6. Use the following command to show the current licence features installed. This will show you the features you can return. Replace the IP to your existing NLS. 
   nls-util.exe -server 127.0.0.1 -command list-licence-features
   
   
   
   
7. Use the following command to return the licence feature. 
   nls-util.exe -server 127.0.0.1 -command return-licence-features GEOBANK
   
   
   
   Take note of the returned licence activation code. You will need this later.
   
   Note - Licence features have a return limit of 2 in a 30-day period. If exceeded, please submit a support case for further assistance. 
   

New Server

1. Remote onto your new network licence server
2. Follow steps 2-6 above.
3. Use the following command to activate the licence, replacing ActivationCode with the activation code you noted earlier. Ensure you specify the IP of the new NLS. 
   nls-util.exe -server 127.0.0.1 -command activate-licence -activation-code ActivationCode

Licence activation is now complete.