Convert a trial account to a licensed account

To convert an existing trial account to a licensed account, complete the following steps.

Prerequisites

Download the PowerProtect Data Manager license file from the licensing portal to upload it in Cloud Snapshot Manager and activate your account.

Steps

  1. Go to https://console.dell.com/activations.
  2. In the CSM Account Activation page displayed, do the following:
    1. Select PPDM License file and upload the PowerProtect Data Manager license file.
    2. (Conditional) If the PowerProtect Data Manager license file is perpetual, the Service Agreement End Date page is displayed. Enter End Date and click Confirm.
  3. Select Add To Account and do the following:
    1. Select the existing trial account from the list of assigned accounts displayed.
    2. Click Activate against that account.
    3. In the Confirm Activation dialog box, click OK.
      Your existing trial account has been converted to a licensed account. You can continue using Cloud Snapshot Manager services.
    NOTE: When you confirm the activation, you cannot withdraw the entitlement from the account.