Features activated in Evaluation Mode remain valid only until the mode expires banner in NSX UI on fully licensed Manager
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Features activated in Evaluation Mode remain valid only until the mode expires banner in NSX UI on fully licensed Manager

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Article ID: 384028

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Products

VMware NSX

Issue/Introduction

  • In correctly licensed deployment, NSX Manager shows blue banner: "Features activated in Evaluation Mode remain valid only until the mode expires. Please ensure you apply the appropriate License Key beforehand to maintain access to these features.":

Environment

  • NSX 4.2.x
  • Greenfield deployment

Cause

  • This is default and expected behaviour.
  • If the system is licensed (e.g. not using evaluation license), banner will disappear after 60 days.
  • Note - if features that are not covered by your current license are consumed, after the expiry of evaluation period, these features will become read and delete only (creation and edit will be blocked). 

Resolution

Additional Information

  • Note this behaviour is only expected in greenfield deployments.