License Key Files and Locations

File Descriptions

.licenseKey = License or appliance (base) key currently in use by the appliance.

• Used in both virtual and hardware appliances.

• When hardware appliances are shipped, the contents of .licenseKeyHW and .licenseKey files are the same.

.licenseKeyPrimary = Located on Secondary Server. Key file contains Endpoint License entitlements from Primary Server.

• Key file is created during High Availability configuration.

• If Primary Server Endpoint License is updated, .licenseKeyPrimary is updated once the High Availability configuration is re-applied or manually updated via CLI. For instructions, refer to the FortiNAC License Upgrade Guide.

• Note: This file should not be located on the Primary Server. See related KB article 203021.

.licenseKeyNCM= Located on all Control and ControlApplication Servers managed by a Manager. Key file containing Endpoint License entitlements from Manager.

• FortiNAC Versions 8.7.5, 8.8.1, 9.1.0 and greater

  • Primary Server

    • Key file is added once server is added to the Manager’s Server List.

    • Key file is removed once server is removed from the Manager’s Server List.

    • Key file is automatically updated once license is updated on Manager.

  • Secondary Server

    • Key file is added or removed if added or removed from the Primary Server.

    • Key file is automatically updated from the Primary Server.

• Prior Versions

  • Primary Server

    • Key file is added once server is added to the Manager’s Server List.

    • Key file is removed once server is removed from the Manager’s Server List.

    • Key file is automatically updated once license is updated on Manager.

  • Secondary Server

    • Key file is automatically updated from Manager upon the next failover.

File Locations

Standalone Server

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKey

Primary Server (no Manager)

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKey

Secondary Server (no Manager)

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKey

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKeyPrimary

Manager (Primary Server)

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKey

Manager (Secondary Server)

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKey

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKeyPrimary

Standalone and Primary Server (under a Manager)

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKey

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKeyNCM

Secondary Server (under a Manager)

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKey

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKeyPrimary

/bsc/campusMgr/.licenseKeyNCM