Request an EKG key for disaster recovery testing for Broadcom Mainframe Software

Products

• COMMON SERVICES FOR Z/OS
• Common Services
• CA Licensing
• COMMON PRODUCT SERVICES COMPONENT
• Support Portal

Issue/Introduction

The License Management Program (LMP) permits your Broadcom solutions to run uninterrupted, regardless of the CPU on which they are running.

However, enforcement software messages are issued. 

In emergency situations like disaster recovery, use the Emergency Key Generator (EKG) to activate your solutions and suppress these messages temporarily.

Environment

Common Components and Services for z/OS 

Mainframe Software products: CA 1 Tape Management - Datacom A/D - Endevor - Gen - IDMS - Librarian - PAN/SQL - Smart Restart - XCOM

Note:  This is not a complete list, and available products may change over time

Resolution

To request an EKG (Emergency Key Generator) key for disaster recovery testing, contact the Broadcom Customer Care licensing team, specifying the product name and start date of the DR test.

Note: If you are using site keys, an EKG key is not required for DR testing, as site keys can be used at the DR site

Additional Information

Documentation for information regarding the Emergency Key Generator: See Common Components and Services for z/OS