2.2 Adding a License Key through the Command Line

If you are using the Sentinel traditional installation, you can add the license through the command line by using the softwarekey.sh script.

  1. Log in to the Sentinel server as root.

  2. Change to the <sentinel_installation_path>/opt/novell/sentinel/bin directory.

  3. Enter the following command to change to the novell user:

    su novell

  4. Specify the following command to run the softwarekey.sh script.

    ./softwarekey.sh

  5. Enter 1 to insert the license key.

  6. Specify the license key, then press Enter.

  7. Restart Sentinel:

    systemctl restart sentinel.service

    or

    <sentinel_installation_path>/opt/novell/sentinel/bin/server.sh restart