What is a best practice for licensing and feature enablement on a new ONTAP install?

What is a best practice for licensing and feature enablement on a new ONTAP install?

• A. Confirm Compatible Licenses for Intended Features; Install Base Licenses First; Enable Required Advanced Features via License Keys; Track Expiry
• B. Install Base Licenses After Production
• C. Enable All Advanced Features via Trial Keys Without Base Licenses
• D. Do Not Track Expiry

Answer: (A)

Licensing and feature enablement on an ONTAP install hinges on a clear lifecycle and proper sequencing. Start by verifying that the licenses you plan to use are compatible with the ONTAP version and hardware you have. Then install the base licenses first so the system has the foundational rights to operate with the core functionality you need. Only after the base is in place should you enable any optional, advanced features, and this is done by applying the corresponding feature licenses or keys that activate those capabilities. Tracking expiry is essential because licenses control access to features, and expiring licenses can cause features to be withdrawn or the system to lose certain capabilities, potentially impacting operations. Maintaining current licenses and renewals ensures continuous service. Trial keys or skipping expiry tracking can lead to unexpected outages or feature loss, so the disciplined approach is to verify compatibility, install base licenses, enable advanced features with the proper licenses, and monitor expiry to renew before it matters.

Licensing and feature enablement on an ONTAP install hinges on a clear lifecycle and proper sequencing. Start by verifying that the licenses you plan to use are compatible with the ONTAP version and hardware you have. Then install the base licenses first so the system has the foundational rights to operate with the core functionality you need. Only after the base is in place should you enable any optional, advanced features, and this is done by applying the corresponding feature licenses or keys that activate those capabilities.

Tracking expiry is essential because licenses control access to features, and expiring licenses can cause features to be withdrawn or the system to lose certain capabilities, potentially impacting operations. Maintaining current licenses and renewals ensures continuous service. Trial keys or skipping expiry tracking can lead to unexpected outages or feature loss, so the disciplined approach is to verify compatibility, install base licenses, enable advanced features with the proper licenses, and monitor expiry to renew before it matters.