VMware Partner Activation Codes (PAC) Explained

VMware Partner Activation Codes (PAC) Explained

Details

What is a Partner Activation Code (PAC) and how is it used?

Solution

Orders placed through VMware, or its partners, have unique identifiers associated with them. VMware products purchased through a VMware partner are identified by a VMware Partner Activation Code that is activated through the registration process through a self-service Partner Activation Portal. A VMware License Activation Code is a unique code that is released when a customer successfully registers the Partner Activation Code in the Partner Activation Portal. The VMware License Redemption Portal is a self-service portal for customers to redeem License Activation Codes and download license files to use with VMware Infrastructure 3. Links for OEM partner registration Dell Product Registration http://www.vmware.com/vmwarestore/newstore/oem_login.jsp?Name=DELL-AC Fujitsu Product Registration http://www.vmware.com/vmwarestore/newstore/oem_login.jsp?Name=FSC-AC HP Product Registration http://www.vmware.com/vmwarestore/newstore/oem_login.jsp?Name=HP-AC IBM Product Registration http://www.vmware.com/vmwarestore/newstore/oem_login.jsp?Name=IBM-AC To activate a new license purchased from an OEM Partner When a VMware product is purchased from an OEM Partner, you are provided with one or more Partner Activation Codes (PAC). In order to get the License Activation Code (LAC), register this PAC. If you have registered with VMware in the past, simply sign in. Otherwise, you have to register first. The PAC is for single use. After its registration, you will not need it again in the future. After you register the PAC, look for an email with your product serial # or LAC. Download the product. Create and download the new license file. To activate an upgrade license from an OEM partner Sign in to your VMware account or register a new account. Register your Partner Activation Code, which is provided by the OEM partner. Enter the old serial number or LAC (for example, from Standard to Enterprise). The system generates a new upgraded LAC. Register this new LAC on your VMware account. Generate a new license file with the upgraded licenses. Example using the HP Portal   1. Sign in or register on the Welcome page.     2. Register here if you have not yet created a VMware account.    3. Insert the PAC here and click Continue.       4. Now you can add an email address for the License Administrator. Follow the link to create the License Administrator if one doesn't already exist.     5. Review the confirmation page. You can cancel the process here if needed.     6. Click Continue to see the final page. Here you find links for downloading the software and for creating the license files within the license portal.

Product Versions

Any

Keywords

PAC; Partner Activation Code; FlexLM; flexlmkb; license; licenses; licensing;