Task Library for Smart Licensing Using Policy
Task Library for Smart Licensing Using Policy
This section is a grouping of tasks that apply to Smart Licensing Using Policy. It includes tasks performed
on a product instance, on the CSLU interface, and on the CSSM Web UI.
To implement a particular topology, refer to the corresponding workflow to know the sequential order of tasks
that apply. See
To perform any additional configuration tasks, for instance, to configure a different license, or use an add-on
license, or to configure a narrower reporting interval, refer to the corresponding task here. Check the "Supported
Topologies" where provided, before you proceed.
Logging into Cisco (CSLU Interface)
Depending on your needs, when working in CSLU, you can either be in connected or disconnected mode. To
work in the connected mode, complete these steps to connect with Cisco.
Procedure
Step 1
From the CSLU Main screen, click Login to Cisco (located at the top right corner of the screen).
Step 2
Enter: CCO User Name and CCO Password.
Step 3
In the CSLU Preferences tab, check that the Cisco connectivity toggle displays "Cisco Is Available".
Configuring a Smart Account and a Virtual Account (CSLU Interface)
Both the Smart Account and Virtual Account are configured through the Preferences tab. Complete the
following steps to configure both Smart and Virtual Accounts for connecting to Cisco.
Procedure
Step 1
Select the Preferences Tab from the CSLU home screen.
Step 2
Perform these steps for adding both a Smart Account and Virtual Account:
a) In the Preferences screen navigate to the Smart Account field and add the Smart Account Name.
b) Next, navigate to the Virtual Account field and add the Virtual Account Name.
If you are connected to CSSM (In the Preferences tab, Cisco is Available), you can select from the list of
available SA/VAs.
If you are not connected to CSSM (In the Preferences tab, Cisco Is Not Available), enter the SA/VAs manually.
Note
Step 3
Click Save. The SA/VA accounts are saved to the system
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SA/VA names are case sensitive.
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