License ID? Transfering VM to new ESXi server

[mythosmc1]

Does my License ID remain the same if I transfer my FireSIGHT Management Center (Defense Center) install to a new ESXi vm host server?

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

Moving the VM (either via vMotion or copying the vmdk) will not cause the license key to change.

Rebuilding the VM from scratch will create a new license key.

[mythosmc1]

Thanks, one last question.. If I switch the MAC address on the NIC will it change as well? assuming I don't rebuild from scratch

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

You're welcome.

I bounced this question off one of my Cisco security SEs and he said he didn't think so - but wasn't 100% positive.

In the event that it does, you should be able to open a TAC case and explain the circumstances and get them to authorize your new key for re-issuance of your current licenses.