FUJITSU Zero Client Licensing Service User Guide

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Contents The Zero Client Controller Licence Model ....................................................................................... 3

The Zero Client Licensing Service ................................................................................................... 3

Setup of the Zero Client Licensing Service ..................................................................................... 3

Activation .................................................................................................................................. 4

User Data ................................................................................................................................... 6

Configuration of Zero Client Controller....................................................................................... 7

Check values .............................................................................................................................. 7

Finish ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Activating your site ........................................................................................................................ 8

Overview of Service Update Right .................................................................................................. 9

Update not allowed ................................................................................................................... 9

Update allowed (no reserve) ................................................................................................... 10

Update allowed ....................................................................................................................... 10

Manage Device Years .................................................................................................................. 11

Purchase Additional Device Years ............................................................................................ 11

Registering a licence to your licensing environment ............................................................... 11

Import of new device years into your licensing environment .................................................. 12

Transfer of device years between sites ........................................................................................ 13

Administration Options ............................................................................................................... 13

Connection to Zero Client Controller ........................................................................................ 13

Licensing Service Account Data ............................................................................................... 15

Database Export ...................................................................................................................... 15

Activation Information ............................................................................................................. 15

Synchronization Settings ......................................................................................................... 16

Log Entries ............................................................................................................................... 17

Licensing example ...................................................................................................................... 17

Initial setup with 50 Zero Client devices, additional purchase of 25 Zero Client devices after 6

months .................................................................................................................................... 17

FAQ .............................................................................................................................................. 18

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FUJITSU Zero Client Licensing Service User Guide

The Zero Client Controller Licence Model The Zero Client Controller (ZCC) has a perpetual software licence model with optionally orderable

one-year-extensions of the right to update to the most recent version. The version of ZCC installed

either at the time of purchase or at expiry of your update right period can continue to be used for

an unlimited time period.

Additional extensions of the right to update the Zero Client Controller are device-dependent and

thus have to be purchased for each Zero Client device that is active within your installation. As a

result, the total time period of update-right is measured in device-years. The scope of the

installation is a ZCC-site, i.e. all Zero Client devices managed by a single instance of the Zero Client

Maestro or Zero Client Controller (if Maestro is not used). Each site has a unique site ID, visible in

the Zero Client Licensing Service.

The individual extensions are accumulated to a device-years-pool in the Zero Client Licensing

Service. From this pool the extension is evenly distributed to all Zero Client devices in the ZCC-site.

The pool can be restocked by purchasing additional extensions.

Each Zero Client comes with a one year right to update. This right is bound to the device itself and

will not distribute within the pool.

The Zero Client Licensing Service The Zero Client Licensing Service (ZCLS) is a virtual appliance running within your infrastructure.

Starting with version 5.0 of the ZCC you will be required to run one instance of the licensing service

in combination with each Zero Client Controller appliance. The licensing service needs no direct

access to the internet for activation or other purposes.

You can access the licensing service through a web interface showing your licensing status. From

the interface it is possible to manage your licences including import and export. Here you will also

find your unique site ID which you will need for activation.

Setup of the Zero Client Licensing Service The ZCLS is delivered as a virtual appliance, supporting virtual infrastructures with:

VMware : ESX, ESXi, vCenter, View

Citrix: XenDesktop with either ESX, XenServer or Hyper-V

Microsoft: Hyper-V with SCVMM

Run the appliance within the same infrastructure as your ZCC. In case you want to change the IP

address of the appliance, connect to your appliance console and use the configuration options

presented there.

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Further configuration of the ZCLS is done over a web browser. Connect to the ZCLS by entering

http://name_or_IP_of _ZCLS_appliance/ into your browser and following the configuration steps.

Activation

Your licensing environment requires activation. On initial setup it will run as a 14 day trial version

with no limitations. Without activation the licensing service will not allow you to update or restore

into a newer version of the Zero Client Controller, although you are allowed to manage your service

update rights (licences).

Activation can be done in two ways, depending on your case. Choose the appropriate option.

Activation by migrating from another installation

In case you want to replace an instance of your ZC licensing service, choose the upgrade option for

the update of an existing installation.

You will be asked to specify the inventory data exported from the instance you want to replace.

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After completing the import, all data will be available in this instance. You can skip through the

remaining configuration steps.

Activation of a New Licensing Service Environment

Choose this option if this is the first time you are setting up a licensing service for a Zero Client

Controller.

You have to apply for an activation key by following the link presented. (See chapter: Activating

your site below)

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The processing of your activation request will take a few days. The licensing service will run as a

trial version for 14 days or until you enter the activation key (See chapter: Activating your site).

User Data

You have the option to modify the account used to manage the licence data. Please make sure to

remember the account data.

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Configuration of Zero Client Controller

Establish communication between the licensing service and the Zero Client Controller by specifying

the IP address of the Zero Client Controller.

Verify that the connection is established by pressing the button.

Check values

In the final step you are presented a summary of your configuration, including the date when your

grace period ends and activation becomes mandatory.

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Finish

Upon completion of the configuration the ZCLS will connect to your ZCC and retrieve the licensing

relevant device data.

Activating your site The request for a new activation key is done on the Fujitsu Zero Client licence activation web portal

http://activationserver.ts.fujitsu.com/zclm/key.aspx. You have to enter your company name, your

location and a valid email address which will be used to deliver the activation key. Additionally the

site ID created during the installation of the Zero Client Licensing Service has to be provided. If you

follow the link during the initial setup, the site ID will be prefilled.

After a few days you will receive an email containing your activation key. You can enter the

activation key on your licensing service webpage (http://name_or_IP_of _ZCLS_appliance/) in

Administration/Activation.

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Overview of Service Update Right The licensing service manages the right to update an existing Zero Client Controller. Whether the

update is allowed or not depends on the number of devices managed by the Zero Client Controller

and the amount of time these are/were managed. (See also: The Zero Client Controller Licence

Model)

The current total system update right is graphically represented by a coloured battery.

Update not allowed

A red battery signifies update not allowed, insufficient device years. You will need to purchase

service update licences.

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Update allowed (no reserve)

A yellow battery signifies no surplus of device years. This is usually the case when you have only

the device years included with your Zero Clients and have not purchased any additional device

years.

Update allowed

A green battery signifies sufficient device years for an update. This is the case when you have

purchased additional device years.

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Manage Device Years

Purchase Additional Device Years

The current status of the available update rights is shown on the status page of your ZCLS.

http://ip_or_name_ZCLS/

In case the battery is red, you need to purchase additional device years (licences). The minimum

amount to be purchased refers to the status at this very moment. The required amount will be

displayed, e.g.:

You can purchase additional device years via your FUJITSU partner and/or FUJITSU PC architect.

Registering a licence to your licensing environment

After you purchase additional extensions (device years) you need to activate the extensions for

your site ID. This is also done through the Fujitsu Zero Client licence activation web portal. The

licence received from your order is uploaded and sent back to you by email. The additional licences

are then activated for your site ID.

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Import of new device years into your licensing environment

In the status page of the ZCLS please click on:

Select via the browse button the licence file which you have registered for this site.

Note: A licence file must be used with a single site only. In case you want to distribute the

purchased licences across different sites, please register the original file to one site only and import

it there. Then you can transfer available licences to other sites (See chapter: Transfer device years

below)

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Transfer of device years between sites It is possible to transfer extensions (device-years) between sites. You have to determine the site ID

of the destination first and export from the source site to the defined destination. The export can

then only be imported to this dedicated site. Please make sure to use the correct destination site

ID. You can select the amount of device-years to be exported.

Press export button:

In this dialog you can select the number of device years you want to export for transfer to another

site. Please enter the correct ID of the destination site as well.

Administration Options

Connection to Zero Client Controller

To establish the connection to the Zero Client Maestro (if used) or Zero Client Controller (ZCC) enter

the associated IP address in the IP address field. You can verify the setup by pressing the Test

connection button. A green checkmark indicates correct operation.

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Licensing Service Account Data

This dialog configures the local administrative account for the ZCLS appliance. If not yet changed,

the default user name at initial start up is admin with the password 0000.

Database Export

Database export is needed for any replacement of the ZCLS, e.g. for update of the ZCLS. For the

update you have to install the new version first and export the data from the previous installation

for the new site ID following the database export dialog:

Please make sure to enter the correct site ID of the destination site, as this value can be specified

only once. Once exported, the import into the new site must take place within 90 days, otherwise

the export file will be rejected.

Please check the configured IP addresses after an update to ensure consistency.

Activation Information

This dialog shows your activation data:

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Synchronization Settings

The database of the ZCLS service is synchronized with the device database daily at the configured

time.

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Log Entries

For troubleshooting the Logfile tab provides an overview of all events logged by the ZCLS.

Licensing example Initial setup with 50 Zero Client devices, additional purchase of 25 Zero Client devices after 6

months

The initial 50 devices come with 1 year of update rights starting on the first day the device is

attached to the infrastructure. Please note, to update to a new software version all devices must be

within the update right period. This means, without purchasing additional extensions the date on

which you install your first device will determine when your update rights expire. The additional 25

devices in this example will not add to the overall pool as described in the licence model overview.

However, as soon as you purchase an extension for the first 50 Zero Client devices, this extension

will be distributed over the total pool of 75 devices. This insures that you dont have to deal with

multiple expiration dates for the update rights of your Zero Clients.

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FAQ Which version am I entitled to use?

As the Zero Client Controller is a perpetual licence you are entitled to use the most recent version

installed during your valid update right period.

How can I access the Zero Client Licensing Service?

Your licensing service appliance will be assigned an IP address on initial start, either from your

DHCP or from your manual input. You can access the licensing service from any browser:

http://ip_of_licensing_service

Where do I find the Fujitsu licensing portal?

The Fujitsu licensing portal can be found at the following address:

http://activationserver.ts.fujitsu.com/ZCLM/licence.aspx

How can I move to a new installation?

In case you have to set up a new environment the first step is to install the Zero Client Controller

including the licensing service in the destination environment. Using the site ID of the new site you

can export your inventory data from your former installation. After import to the destination site,

the licence pool is again available including your inventory data.

How can I move some licences to another installation?

You can export available licences from your previous installation using the site ID of the other

installation. From that point on they will no longer be available in the previous installation.

What happens with devices that are not connected?

All devices shown in the ZCC are considered as valid devices for which an update rights are

required, even if some devices are not connected. Please make sure to remove devices from your

ZCC console when you permanently disconnect them.