Cisco LMS 4.1 to 4.2.5 upgrade-License needed?

[Ajay Dmello]

Hey Experts,

I have gone through the http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/net_mgmt/ciscoworks_lan_management_solution/4-2-5/release/notes/lms4_2_5_release_notes.html to  analyze a prospective upgrade from LMS 4.1 to 4.2.5 (EoS considerations).  I understand the path for both remote and direct upgrades are open as well as the fact that the stepwise installation to 4.2 and then further, to 4.2.5 is needed for a direct upgrade.

I was just wondering if I could get a confirmation whether a license for the same was required or not to perform a 4.1 to 4.2 upgrade?

Thanks in advance.

Ajay D'mello

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

Your LMS 4.1 license will convey forward and continue to be valid on LMS 4.2(x).

The only case where you would need a license re-issue would be if you were moving the installation to a new host as the license is linked to the Universal Device Identifier (UDI or VUDI in case of a VM) which is specific to your current server.

You do need a current support contract for LMS associated with your cisco.com userid to be entitled to download the new release.

[Ajay Dmello]

Dear Marvin,

Thank you for your prompt and detailed reply.

Thanks in advance.

Ajay D'mello