Understanding the Cumulus Linux License
The Cumulus Linux license has a simple format. Managing your license keys is very easy, as you can use the same license file for all your licensed Cumulus Linux switches.
In addition, there is no need to replace the license file when you renew or purchase additional licenses.
From a technical standpoint, the license has changed as follows:
- Increased messaging volume, which is displayed on screen when you log into the switch, and is written to
syslog
. - New messaging when
switchd
detects a missing or invalid license.
The license format looks like this:
user@company.com|thequickbrownfoxjumpsoverthelazydog312
You manage your licenses in the Cumulus Networks customer portal.
To verify that your license is installed, run the cl-license
command.
cumulus@switch:~$ cl-license
user@example.com|$ampleL1cen$et3xt
For more information on the use of cl-license
, please refer to the
Quick Start Guide.
To check the version of Cumulus Linux you are running, read this article.