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As of Eloquence B.08.40-2405 the eqlictool utility is included with
Eloquence and provides a convenient option to install license keys
in an automatic way.
The eqlictool utility submits a request to the Marxmeier license
server and installs the license key.
The following functions are currently supported:
- Request license key for a specific system.
- Request temporary license key for a specific system.
- Request Personal Edition license key.
- Request license keys for a specific license server.
- Generate license server identity file.
- Check license server identity file.
Usage
The eqlictool utility takes a command on the command line.
Options may be used to override the default target file,
to request a verbose output, or to log debug information.
$ eqlictool -help
ELOQUENCE EQLICTOOL (C) Copyright 2024 Marxmeier Software AG (B.08.40)
usage: eqlictool [options] command [...]
eqlictool help [command ...]
options:
-help - show usage (this list)
-v - verbose
-o file - override default output file, '-' write to stdout
-d flgs - debug flags
A license request is submitted to the Marxmeier license server and
returns a completion status, a message (optional) and license data
that is saved to the license file.
Write access to the license file is required to install the
resulting license key. A new license file is created if the
request succeeds.
A previous license file will be renamed (license.1 ...) and
retained as a backup.
The -o command line option may be used to specify the output file
instead of using the default.
If the output file cannot be created the license data is output
to stdout instead.
A non-zero return code indicates an error.
help command
The help command lists the available commands. It may also
be used to verify the connection to the Marxmeier license server
as the output is provided by the server.
$ eqlictool help
Command usage:
getlic system
- Obtain license for specific system.
getlic temp
- Obtain temporary license for specific system.
getlic pe
- Obtain Personal Edition license.
getlic server [pool_name]
- Obtain license(s) for specific license server.
Pool name is 'default' if not specified.
create-server-id
- Generate license server identity file.
check-server-id
- Check license server identity file.
getlic system command
The getlic system request is used to return a perpetual
license key for a system. This can be used if a license key was
previously created for this system and is covered by a maintenance agreement.
For example when updating to a newer Eloquence version.
The request will obtain and install a perpetual license key.
For example, if a permanent license exists:
# eqlictool -v getlic system
System-specific permanent license issued.
Writing license to '/etc/opt/eloquence/8.4/license'.
This request is also used to install a temporary license
configured by the Eloquence support.
For example, if a temporary license exists:
# eqlictool -v getlic system
System-specific temporary license issued, expires on 2024-12-31.
Writing license to '/etc/opt/eloquence/8.4/license'.
A message as below indicates the request did not succeed:
License not available for this system.
Possible causes are the system SWID is not known to the
license server, the license was transferred to another system
or the license is not covered by a maintenance agreement.
If this is an error please contact the Eloquence support
for assistance.
getlic temp command
The getlic temp request is used to obtain and
install a temporary license key.
Please note that a temporary license may only be requested
once per system and product version. If a perpetual license
is available, requesting a temporary license will not succeed.
Please use the getlic system request in this case.
# eqlictool -v getlic temp
Temporary license issued, valid for 30 days.
Writing license to '/etc/opt/eloquence/8.4/license'.
A message as below indicates the request did not succeed:
Temporary license not available for this system.
Possible causes are a temporary license was requested
before for this system and product version or the
system SWID is associated with a license.
If this is an error please contact the Eloquence support
for assistance.
getlic pe command
The getlic pe request is used to obtain and
install an Eloquence Personal Edition license key.
The Eloquence Personal Edition license provides a fully functional
version of the Eloquence product (not time-limited) for
non-commercial use. It is restricted to a maximum of 2 concurrent
users and a database size of 50 MB. This license includes the
TurboIMAGE compatibility option.
# eqlictool -v getlic pe
Personal Edition license issued.
Writing license to '/etc/opt/eloquence/8.4/license'.
The Eloquence Personal Edition Software is subject to the
Eloquence license agreement
and comes "AS IS" with NO WARRANTY whatsoever. Be sure to read
and agree to the license term BEFORE you use the software.
getlic server command
If the system is reqistered as a license server the
associated licenses can be obtained and installed with the
getlic server request.
This license pool is used with the Eloquence license server (eloqld).
# eqlictool -v getlic server
Issued 1 server-specific license.
Writing license to '/etc/opt/eloquence/8.4/eloqld.pool'.
A message as below indicates the request did not succeed:
License not available for this server.
This indicates the system is not registered as a license server.
At the moment registering a license server is a manual procedure.
Please contact the Eloquence support for assistance.
create-server-id command
The create-server-id command is used to create an ID
file to identify a license server. This is an alternative to
a hardware derived SWID to identify a server and will stay
valid even if the system changes. However, please be aware this
ID file cannot be copied without invalidating it.
This command is executed locally without contacting the
Marxmeier license server.
# eqlictool -v create-server-id
Identity file '/etc/opt/eloquence/8.4/eloqld.id' created.
AA7A9-53E66-E9976-7BC92
A message as below indicates the request did not succeed:
Identity file '/etc/opt/eloquence/8.4/eloqld.id' already exists.
Please remove the file manually to proceed. Please be aware this
will invalidate any server licenses based on this ID.
Please make sure you have sufficient privileges to create this file.
The -o option to specify an alternative location is not
recognized.
check-server-id command
The check-server-id command may be used to verify an
existing license server ID file.
This command is executed locally without contacting the
Marxmeier license server.
# eqlictool check-server-id
AA7A9-53E66-E9976-7BC92
A message as below indicates the request did not succeed:
eqlictool: No server ID available.
Data submitted to the server
The eqlictool utility requires an (outgoing) internet connection
for the https protocol to the Marxmeier license server.
The following information is submitted to the Marxmeier
license server to service the request and is logged with the results.
- Requested license operation
- Product and version
- Software ID of the system
- Platform, operating system type and version
- Hostname
- Outgoing IP address
The "-d*1" debug option may be used to obtain additional details.
The -d*1H2 option may be used to log the server exchange in detail.
Please note: By using the eqlictool utility you agree
to submit this information and allow using it to process and log the request.
Please note: Using the lictool utility implies acceptance
of the Eloquence license terms.
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