TL;DR
- New Commvault CommServe installations automatically start with an evaluation license that remains active until a production key is applied, ensuring uninterrupted operations during the registration process.
- Production license keys require completing the product registration and license management form through the Commvault Customer Support Portal, with keys typically delivered within three business days.
- License keys are applied directly in Command Center through the License Details page using the Apply License option from the Actions dropdown menu.
This tutorial provides a concise walkthrough of the Commvault licensing process, covering the essential steps administrators need to complete after initial software installation and setup. The video explains that every new CommServe deployment begins with an evaluation license, which allows organizations to operate their backup environment while awaiting production credentials. Administrators learn how to navigate to the License Details pane within Command Center, where they can initiate the product registration process through the Customer Support Portal. The registration workflow involves completing a license management form that captures necessary deployment details for Commvault to generate a permanent license key. The video sets clear expectations around timing, noting that production license keys typically arrive within three business days of form submission. Importantly, the evaluation license remains fully functional during this waiting period, ensuring no disruption to backup operations. Once the license key file is received, administrators can apply it directly through the Command Center interface by accessing the Actions dropdown menu on the License Details page and selecting the Apply License option. The tutorial concludes by demonstrating how to access the License Summary Report, which provides visibility into purchased license entitlements and current usage metrics, enabling administrators to monitor compliance and capacity planning for their Commvault environment.
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction to Product Registration
0:12 - Understanding Evaluation Licenses
0:26 - Registering for Production License
0:48 - Applying the License Key
Key Quotes
0:12 "A new CommServ will start with an evaluation licence."
0:37 "Once complete, you should expect to receive your licence key within three business days."
0:42 "You can continue to operate using your evaluation licence until this arrives."
