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6. Click OK to add the action.
Adding Actions For Distributor Key
Choose Distributor Key action type for:
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Updating the metering count in the distributor key.
Updating the File Encryption Key (FEK) in the distributor key.
To add actions for the distributor keys:
1. In the Update Manager screen, load the license template for which
the actions are to be created.
2. Under Action Types, select the Distributor key radio button.
3. Click Add. The Add action for Distributor Key dialog box appears.
Shown below are commands applicable to distributor keys:
Command Description Applies to
Metering count* Overwrites the existing metering count in the
distributor key or increases it by
the amount specified.
Modify File
Encryption Key
Updates the FEK. This is to be used when you want
to modify the encryption key used earlier (while
creating an .lgx file).
Distributor Key
Distributor Key
* One time update actions.
4. Provide a name for the action in the Action name field. It can consist
of up to 20 characters.
The name should be concise, yet descriptive, so the people generating
update codes can easily see how the hardware key will be updated.
5. You may optionally include comments for the action in the Action
Comments field.
6. Click OK to add the action.
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