Cisco Cisco IPS 4255 Sensor
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Release Notes for Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 7.0(2)E4
OL-21671-01
After Upgrading to Cisco IPS 7.0(2)E4
Understanding the License
Although the sensor functions without the license key, you must have a license key to obtain signature
updates and use the Global Correlation features. To obtain a license key, you must have the following:
updates and use the Global Correlation features. To obtain a license key, you must have the following:
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Cisco Service for IPS service contract—Contact your reseller, Cisco service or product sales to
purchase a contract.
purchase a contract.
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Your IPS device serial number—To find the IPS device serial number in the IDM or the IME, for
the IDM choose Configuration > Sensor Management > Licensing, and for the IME choose
Configuration > sensor_name > Sensor Management > Licensing, or in the CLI use the show
version command.
the IDM choose Configuration > Sensor Management > Licensing, and for the IME choose
Configuration > sensor_name > Sensor Management > Licensing, or in the CLI use the show
version command.
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Valid Cisco.com username and password
Trial license keys are also available. If you cannot get your sensor licensed because of problems with
your contract, you can obtain a 60-day trial license that supports signature updates that require licensing.
your contract, you can obtain a 60-day trial license that supports signature updates that require licensing.
You can obtain a license key from the Cisco.com licensing server, which is then delivered to the sensor.
Or, you can update the license key from a license key provided in a local file. Go to
Or, you can update the license key from a license key provided in a local file. Go to
and click IPS Signature Subscription Service to apply for a license
key.
You can view the status of the license key in these places:
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IDM Home window Licensing section on the Health tab
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IDM Licensing pane (Configuration > Licensing)
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IME Home page in the Device Details section on the Licensing tab
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License Notice at CLI login
Whenever you start the IDM, the IME, or the CLI, you are informed of your license status—whether you
have a trial, invalid, or expired license key. With no license key, an invalid license key, or an expired
license key, you can continue to use the IDM, the IME, and the CLI, but you cannot download signature
updates.
have a trial, invalid, or expired license key. With no license key, an invalid license key, or an expired
license key, you can continue to use the IDM, the IME, and the CLI, but you cannot download signature
updates.
If you already have a valid license on the sensor, you can click Download on the License pane to
download a copy of your license key to the computer that the IDM or the IME is running on and save it
to a local file. You can then replace a lost or corrupted license, or reinstall your license after you have
reimaged the sensor.
download a copy of your license key to the computer that the IDM or the IME is running on and save it
to a local file. You can then replace a lost or corrupted license, or reinstall your license after you have
reimaged the sensor.
Service Programs for IPS Products
You must have a Cisco Services for IPS service contract for any IPS product so that you can download
a license key and obtain the latest IPS signature updates. If you have a direct relationship with Cisco
Systems, contact your account manager or service account manager to purchase the Cisco Services for
IPS service contract. If you do not have a direct relationship with Cisco Systems, you can purchase the
service account from a one-tier or two-tier partner.
a license key and obtain the latest IPS signature updates. If you have a direct relationship with Cisco
Systems, contact your account manager or service account manager to purchase the Cisco Services for
IPS service contract. If you do not have a direct relationship with Cisco Systems, you can purchase the
service account from a one-tier or two-tier partner.
When you purchase the following IPS products you must also purchase a Cisco Services for IPS service
contract:
contract:
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IPS 4240
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IPS 4255
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IPS 4260
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IPS 4270-20
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AIM IPS