A product-based licenses appear in the CommCell environment when an instance of the agent is installed. Most agents or CommCell components require a license so that you can use them.
You can view the product-based licenses applied to the CommCell environment in the Licensing and Registration dialog box.
For detailed information about the licenses that are used in the CommCell environment, see Data Views for the License Summary Report.
Active Directory Licenses
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Active Directory |
Application Class 1 |
Active Directory Offline Mining Enabler |
Offline Mining Enabler |
Note
For a clustered environment, you also need the File System (Windows or Unix) cluster group license.
AIX File System
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
IBM AIX File System |
Server File System |
|
Cluster Group |
Build Your Own Reports
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Build Your Own Reports |
|
ContinuousDataReplicator
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
ContinuousDataReplicator for Windows |
ContinuousDataReplicator for MS Windows |
ContinuousDataReplicator for Unix |
ContinuousDataReplicator for Unix |
Note
The backup capacity license is consumed when you configure a replication set to back up consistent recovery points (CRP) or recovery points (RP) on tape, and the CRP/RP is created, backed up, and then saved to tape.
DB2 (and DB2 MultiNode)
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
DB2 Database on Windows |
Application Class 1 |
DB2 Database on UNIX |
Application Class 2 |
Notes
-
One license is required for each client. The license is consumed when this component is configured on the client computer.
-
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
AIX:
-
IBM AIX File System
-
IBM PowerHA for AIX (formerly HACMP) Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for IBM AIX
-
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
Documentum
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Documentum |
Application Class 1 |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
AIX:
-
IBM AIX File System
-
IBM PowerHA for AIX (formerly HACMP) Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for IBM AIX
-
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
Exchange Database
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Exchange Database |
Application Class 1 |
Notes
- You must obtain one license for each client where you plan to locate the agent. Applicable clients include Database Availability Group (DAG clients or pseudo clients) and stand-alone clients. If you have a DAG pseudo client with multiple nodes, then you must apply the license only at the DAG pseudo client level. You do not need to apply a license at each child node.
Exchange Mailbox (User Mailbox)
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Exchange Mailbox (User Mailbox) |
(Mailbox Archive Solution) 1 license counts all active, uniquely named mailboxes across the CommCell environment. |
Exchange Mailbox (Public Folder) |
No license is required to protect public folders. |
Note
-
The license is consumed per user mailbox type in Active status. All other mailbox types, such as Shared, Group, Room, O365 Group, and Mailbox Status Deleted and Mailbox Status Disabled, are not counted as part of the license.
-
The same Mailbox Archive Solution license is used for both on-premises and O365 (based on the number of users).
Exchange Mailbox Agent (Journal and Content Store Mailbox)
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Exchange Mailbox (Journal and ContentStore Mailbox) |
A license is consumed for all mailboxes that are journaled based on journal rules. |
Notes
-
For ContentStore Mailbox (SMTP) agents, licenses are consumed for all types of mailboxes. For Exchange User Mailbox agents, licenses are only consumed for user mailboxes.
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The license statistics are updated based on an Admin thread background process that runs once per week.
Exchange Mailbox (Classic)
Exchange Mailbox Agent (Classic) |
(Mailbox Archive Solution) 1 license counts all active, uniquely named mailboxes across the CommCell |
Note
The same Mailbox Archive Solution license is used for on-premises as well as O365 (based on number of users).
Exchange Offline Mining
Exchange Offline Mining Enabler |
Offline Mining Enabler |
Exchange Public Folder
Exchange Public Folder Agent |
Application Class 1 |
Exchange Public Folder Archiver
Exchange Public Folder Archiver |
DataArchiver for MS Exchange Public Folder |
External Data Connector
External Data Connector |
External Data Connector |
File Archiver for UNIX
File Archiver for UNIX |
File System Archiving |
FreeBSD
Free BSD File System |
Server File System |
HP-UX File System
HP-UX File System |
Server File System |
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX |
Cluster Group |
Informix
Informix on Unix |
Application Class 2 |
Informix on Windows |
Application Class 1 |
Notes
-
One license is required for each client. The license is consumed when this component is configured on the client computer.
-
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
AIX:
-
IBM AIX File System
-
IBM PowerHA for AIX (formerly HACMP) Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for IBM AIX
-
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
i File System
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
IBM i File System |
Server File System |
Note
Installed on the proxy Linux client.
Laptop Backup for Linux
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Linux File System |
Server file system |
Laptop Backup for Macintosh
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Macintosh File System |
Laptop and desktop |
Laptop Backup for Windows
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Microsoft Windows File System (Desktop Class) |
Laptop and desktop |
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) |
Server file system |
Note
The license is applied based on the operating system on the laptop. For example, on desktop operating systems like Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, the Laptop and desktop license is applied. On server operating systems like Windows 2012 R2 and Windows 2016, the Server File system license is applied.
Linux File System
Linux File System |
Server File System |
|
Cluster Group |
Note
For deduplication to tape (silo storage), Linux File System consumes 1 license for each agent on the MediaAgent computer.
Macintosh File System
Macintosh File System |
Laptop and Desktop |
MediaAgent
MediaAgent for Microsoft Windows |
MediaAgents |
MediaAgent for IBM AIX |
MediaAgents |
MediaAgent for Hewlett Packard HP-UX |
MediaAgents |
MediaAgent for Linux |
MediaAgents |
MediaAgent for Sun Solaris |
MediaAgents |
For clustered environments, you must have the following license for each physical and virtual node where the MediaAgent is installed. If you do not plan to use the MediaAgent on the physical nodes, install the MediaAgent as a Restore Only Agent, which does not consume a license.
MediaAgent (Windows or UNIX) |
MediaAgents |
Metrics Reports
Metrics Reports |
|
Build Your Own Reports |
|
MySQL
MySQL on Unix |
Application Class 1 |
MySQL on Windows |
Application Class 1 |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the Red Hat Linux Cluster license.
NAS
NAS |
NAS Client |
* 1 license for each client. The license is consumed when this component is configured on the client computer.
NDMP
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
NDMP |
NDMP |
Notes Database
Notes Database on Windows |
Application Class 1 |
Notes Database on Unix |
Application Class 2 |
Notes Document
Notes Document |
Protected Mailbox |
* 1 license for each CommCell.
Object Link
Object Link |
Object Link |
OES File System
OES File System |
Server File System |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
AIX:
-
IBM AIX File System
-
IBM PowerHA for AIX (formerly HACMP) Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for IBM AIX
-
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
Office 365 with SharePoint Server
Mailbox Archive Solution |
1 license count per Office 365 user with SharePoint Online license enabled |
Office Communications Server
Office Communications Server |
Application Class 1 |
OnePass for Celerra
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) |
Server File system |
NDMP |
NDMP |
Note
For a clustered environment, you also need the Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster) license.
OnePass for Hitachi NAS (BlueArc) and Isilon
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) |
Server File system |
NDMP |
NDMP |
Note
For a clustered environment, you also need the Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster) license.
OnePass for Macintosh File System
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
File Archiver for UNIX |
File System Archiving |
Macintosh File System |
Laptop and Desktop |
OnePass for NetApp
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) |
Server File system |
NDMP |
NDMP |
Note
For a clustered environment, you also need the Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster) license.
OnePass for Network Shares
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) |
Server File system |
Note
For a clustered environment, you also need the Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster) license.
OnePass for UNIX File Systems
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
File Archiver for UNIX |
File System Archiving |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
AIX:
-
IBM AIX File System
-
IBM PowerHA for AIX (formerly HACMP) Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for IBM AIX
-
-
FreeBSD
- Free BSD File System
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
OnePass for Windows File System
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) |
Server File system |
OnePass for Windows |
File System Archiving |
Note
For a clustered environment, you also need the Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster) license.
OnePass for Windows File System (Driverless)
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster) |
Cluster Group |
Note
For a clustered environment, you also need the Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster) license.
OpenVMS File System
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Linux File System ( installed on the proxy Linux client) |
Server File System |
OpenVMS File System |
Server File System - Proxy Client File System |
Oracle
Oracle on Unix |
Application Class 2 |
Oracle on Microsoft Windows |
Application Class 1 |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
Oracle Archiving
Oracle UNIX |
Application Class 2 |
Oracle RAC
Oracle RAC on UNIX |
Application Class 2 |
Oracle RAC on Windows |
Application Class 1 |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL on Unix |
Application Class 1 |
PostgreSQL on Windows |
Application Class 1 |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following server file and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
SAP Archive Link Agent
Object Link |
Object Link |
For a clustered environment, you also need the following license:
File System (Windows or Unix) |
Cluster Group |
SAP HANA
SAP HANA for UNIX |
Application Class 3 |
Note: You must obtain a license for each client where you plan to install the agent. Applicable clients:
-
Stand-alone clients
-
Pseudoclients
SAP MaxDB
SAP using MAXDB on Windows |
Application Class 3 |
SAP using MAXDB on Unix |
Application Class 3 |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
AIX:
-
IBM AIX File System
-
IBM PowerHA for AIX (formerly HACMP) Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for IBM AIX
-
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
SAP Oracle
SAP using Oracle on Unix |
Application Class 3 |
SAP using Oracle on Windows |
Application Class 3 |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
AIX:
-
IBM AIX File System
-
IBM PowerHA for AIX (formerly HACMP) Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for IBM AIX
-
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
SharePoint Offline Mining
SharePoint Offline Mining |
Offline Mining Enabler |
SharePoint Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server |
Application Class 1 |
Note
You must obtain a license for each client where you plan to install the agent. Applicable clients include:
-
SharePoint Farm clients
-
Standalone clients
Solaris File System
Sun Solaris File System |
Server File System |
|
Cluster Group |
SQL
Microsoft SQL Server |
Application Class 1 |
Notes
-
You must obtain a license for each client where you plan to install the agent. Applicable clients include the following:
-
Stand-alone clients
-
Clustered clients
-
Pseudo clients for SQL Always On
-
For a clustered environment, you also need the Microsoft SQL Server cluster group license.
Sybase
Sybase Database on Unix |
Application Class 2 |
Sybase Database on Windows |
Application Class 1 |
Note
If you have a clustered environment, you must also obtain the following server file system and cluster group licenses based on the operating system:
-
HP-UX:
-
HP-UX File System
-
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX
-
-
IBM AIX:
-
IBM AIX File System
-
IBM PowerHA for AIX (formerly HACMP) Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for IBM AIX
-
-
Linux:
-
Linux File System
-
Red Hat Linux Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Linux
-
-
Sun Solaris:
-
Sun Solaris File System
-
Solaris Sun Cluster
-
VERITAS Cluster for Solaris
-
-
Windows:
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class)
-
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster)
-
UNIX File System
The following license types are available for the UNIX File System iDataAgent. Obtain the appropriate licenses based on your environment.
The list also includes the licenses you need if you have a clustered environment.
Note
If you plan to protect distributed file systems (such as GPFS, Greenplum, and Hadoop), you will need to create pseudoclients. You must obtain an additional file system license for each pseudoclient that you plan to configure.
AIX
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
IBM AIX File System |
Server File System |
|
Cluster Group |
FreeBSD
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Free BSD File System |
Server File System |
HP-UX
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
HP-UX File System |
Server File System |
VERITAS Cluster for HP-UX |
Cluster Group |
Linux
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Linux File System |
Server File System |
|
Cluster Group |
Solaris
Agent or Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Sun Solaris File System |
Server File System |
|
Cluster Group |
Virtual Server
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudo-clients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Amazon
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Azure
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Depending on your environment, you might need to obtain licenses for VM Lifecycle Management:
Feature |
License Type |
License Consumption |
---|---|---|
Search Console |
Compliance Search |
1 license per CommCell |
Virtual Server Agent for Azure Stack
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Citrix Xen
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Huawei FusionCompute
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Hyper-V
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Nutanix AHV
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for OpenStack
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Classic
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Oracle VM
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for Red Hat Enterprise
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for vCloud Director
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Virtual Server Agent for VMware
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
Depending on your environment, you might need to obtain licenses for VM Lifecycle Management:
Feature |
License Type |
License Consumption |
---|---|---|
Search Console |
Compliance Search |
1 license per CommCell |
Depending on your environment, you might need to obtain licenses for Virtualize Me (Windows):
Feature |
License Type |
License Consumption |
---|---|---|
1-Touch for Windows |
1-Touch Server for MS Windows |
1 license per CommCell |
Virtualize Me for Azure
Agent/Component |
License Type |
---|---|
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) |
Server File system |
Note
You must obtain a license for each virtualization client (pseudoclients and stand-alone clients).
VM File Recovery Plug-in
Search Console |
Compliance Search |
Virtual Server Agent |
Virtual Server |
Windows File System
Microsoft Windows File System (Desktop Class) |
Laptop and desktop |
Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) |
Server File system |
Microsoft Windows File System (Cluster) |
Cluster Group |
Notes
-
For deduplication to tape (silo storage), Microsoft Windows File System (Server Class) consumes 1 license for each agent on the MediaAgent computer.
-
Microsoft Windows File system licenses are applied based on the operating system on the computer. For example, on desktop operating systems like Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, the Laptop and desktop license is applied. On server operating systems like Windows 2012 R2 and Windows 2016, the Server File system license is applied.