Before converting a VA-SPE to VLS, please take the following consideration:
- Once the VA-SPE is converted, all configuration will be lost. Please take a backup of the system and user configuration before performing any steps.
- VLS can only be used for license server purposes. VPN and other gateway functionality will be disabled.
To convert a VA-SPE instance to VLS while upgrading to 8.3R1:
- Login to admin console
- Navigate to Maintenance > System > Upgrade/Downgrade
- Select the radio button for From File
- Click the Browse button
- Select the 8.3R1 package
- Click Open
- Select the checkbox for DELETES all system and user configuration data before installing the service package..
- Click Install
Once
the
upgrade is completed, follow the instructions under
Booting a PCS Virtual Machine Into Virtual License Server Mode to complete the VLS configuration.
To convert a VA-SPE instance running 8.3R1 to VLS:
- Access the serial console for the VA-SPE
- Select Option 4 > 6 "Clear all configuration data at all nodes in this cluster"
Once
the
configuration is cleared, follow the instructions under
Booting a PCS Virtual Machine Into Virtual License Server Mode to complete the VLS configuration.