Overview

Before entitlements can be associated with a network function, you need to first obtain a network pool key from Nokia. A network pool key is a file that contains details about the quantities and entitlements assigned to a specific release of a network function; for example, VSR-I Release 16.0. A network pool key contains an expiry date, after which time the ability to generate license keys for network functions is unavailable. The CLM provides a notification if the network pool key is nearing its expiry date. Network pool keys are digitally signed and the CLM rejects keys that have been tampered with. See How do I obtain a network pool key?.

To generate license keys for network functions, you must first upload your network pool key(s) into the CLM. Your network pool key may come to you as a zip archive file from Nokia. You can upload the network pool keys you have received from Nokia, there is no need to unzip the file. See How do I upload a network pool key?.

Uploaded network pool keys are displayed as tiles in the Network Pool Keys view. The tile provides the product, release, license type, and expiry date of the network pool key. The network pool key tile displays a warning icon if the network pool key is nearing its expiry date, or if the amount of allocated entitlements has exceeded one of the thresholds. You can view more information about your network pool keys, such as common properties (for example, product, license type, and activation date), as well as the entitlements that the product-specific network pool key provides. See How do I view details of a network pool key?.

You can download a report in CSV or Text format on the current usage of a network pool key. The report can be generated for one network pool key at a time, and contains the following information:

• Report generation date/time

• Activation Date

• Expiration Date

• Number of network functions

• For each entitlement in the network pool key, numbers for: allocated, available and allocatable

See How do I download a usage report for a network pool key?.

You can download a report in CSV format to list all network functions associated with a specific network pool key that includes a list of the entitlements and allocated amounts. The report can be generated for one network pool key at a time. See How do I download a network function inventory report?.