Cb Protection: Converting License from Eval to Production

Products

• Carbon Black App Control (formerly Cb Protection)

Issue/Introduction

To convert from an Eval installation to a Production installation

Environment

• Cb Protection Server: 7.x - 8.x
• Eval License

Resolution

1. Obtain the new non-eval license from Carbon Black support.
2. Reset the Server SID:
   • https://community.carbonblack.com/t5/Knowledge-Base/Cb-Protection-How-To-Reset-Server-SID/ta-p/61988
3. Apply new license:
   • https://community.carbonblack.com/t5/Knowledge-Base/Cb-Protection-How-to-Import-a-License-lic-File-Into-the-Cb/ta-p/48406
4. Enter CDC Key:
   1. Navigate to administration (Gear icon in 8.x) > System Configuration > Licensing tab
   2. Enter license under "Cb Collective Defense Cloud Activation" ("Bit9 Software Reputation Service Activation" in 7.x)
   3. Click Activate > Accept Terms and Activate > New tab will open to accept terms and conditions
   4. Click "Verify" back at the licensing tab