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What happens to a trial license once a license is activated?
What happens to a trial license once a license is activated?
- It can be reactivated at any time.
- It is permanently deactivated. (correct)
- It converts into a lifetime license.
- It remains active until the user cancels it.
Which method can be used to activate a license?
Which method can be used to activate a license?
- Online method only.
- Either Online or Offline method. (correct)
- Offline method only.
- Only through customer support.
What does the Feature Version in License Information represent?
What does the Feature Version in License Information represent?
- The expiration date of the license.
- The version of the software being used.
- The last updated date for the activation ID.
- The creation date of the license in YYYY.MM format. (correct)
Which of the following actions would typically not cause a license to become untrusted?
Which of the following actions would typically not cause a license to become untrusted?
What is a recommended cybersecurity measure as part of the installation process?
What is a recommended cybersecurity measure as part of the installation process?
Which of the following events could lead to a license becoming untrusted on a physical machine?
Which of the following events could lead to a license becoming untrusted on a physical machine?
If a virtual machine is restored from a snapshot, what could be the potential impact on the license?
If a virtual machine is restored from a snapshot, what could be the potential impact on the license?
Which action is considered optional in the cybersecurity installation process?
Which action is considered optional in the cybersecurity installation process?
What is one of the key considerations before starting the installation of PME?
What is one of the key considerations before starting the installation of PME?
What should be updated on the Windows Operating System before installing PME?
What should be updated on the Windows Operating System before installing PME?
What is the primary purpose of the Check System during installation?
What is the primary purpose of the Check System during installation?
Which Windows account type is recommended to log into when installing PME?
Which Windows account type is recommended to log into when installing PME?
What action should be taken if a configuration step fails during installation?
What action should be taken if a configuration step fails during installation?
What is the correct order of actions to undertake while installing PME?
What is the correct order of actions to undertake while installing PME?
Which of the following should be done after installing the PME software?
Which of the following should be done after installing the PME software?
What document should be reviewed for installation notes before starting the PME installation?
What document should be reviewed for installation notes before starting the PME installation?
What is recommended as the first step after installing the PME software?
What is recommended as the first step after installing the PME software?
What is the purpose of License Management in the PME installation process?
What is the purpose of License Management in the PME installation process?
What indication appears if a configuration action is unsuccessful?
What indication appears if a configuration action is unsuccessful?
Which topic is likely to be covered in the 'After installing the software' section?
Which topic is likely to be covered in the 'After installing the software' section?
What step should be taken to ensure secure communications after PME installation?
What step should be taken to ensure secure communications after PME installation?
What is the intent behind the cybersecurity section of the PME installation process?
What is the intent behind the cybersecurity section of the PME installation process?
Which of the following activities is included in the basic procedures after PME installation?
Which of the following activities is included in the basic procedures after PME installation?
Which of the following procedures is NOT recommended after installing PME software?
Which of the following procedures is NOT recommended after installing PME software?
What should be done first before installing Power Monitoring Expert?
What should be done first before installing Power Monitoring Expert?
Which of the following is a recommended measure for securing a PME server after installation?
Which of the following is a recommended measure for securing a PME server after installation?
What is one of the first steps in a post-installation checklist for Power Monitoring Expert?
What is one of the first steps in a post-installation checklist for Power Monitoring Expert?
Which action is NOT part of the security measures for the PME server?
Which action is NOT part of the security measures for the PME server?
What should always be kept up to date to ensure network security?
What should always be kept up to date to ensure network security?
Which of these actions should be prioritized to enhance cybersecurity on a system?
Which of these actions should be prioritized to enhance cybersecurity on a system?
What configuration practice is advised for user accounts after installation?
What configuration practice is advised for user accounts after installation?
What is a critical step to avoid when using the PME server?
What is a critical step to avoid when using the PME server?
What should you do if the parts and quantities do not match your Software Certificate?
What should you do if the parts and quantities do not match your Software Certificate?
What is the first action you should take on the RETRIEVE ORDER DETAILS screen?
What is the first action you should take on the RETRIEVE ORDER DETAILS screen?
Why is it important to select the correct customer site?
Why is it important to select the correct customer site?
What should you do if you fail to identify the correct customer site?
What should you do if you fail to identify the correct customer site?
What information do you need to enter when searching for the company location of a customer?
What information do you need to enter when searching for the company location of a customer?
After entering the Authorization Code, what is the next step on the RETRIEVE ORDER DETAILS screen?
After entering the Authorization Code, what is the next step on the RETRIEVE ORDER DETAILS screen?
What action is suggested if you need help reviewing the parts list?
What action is suggested if you need help reviewing the parts list?
What is the purpose of clicking the ‘Confirm’ button?
What is the purpose of clicking the ‘Confirm’ button?
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Study Notes
License Management
- Users can activate, return, or refresh (update) licenses.
- Licenses can be activated using either online or offline methods.
- Activating a license permanently deactivates the trial license.
- The License Information section displays the complete feature list associated with the Activation ID.
- Feature version is a date in YYYY.MM format representing when the license was created.
Reducing License Re-activations
- Licenses remain trusted in various scenarios, even when changes are made to virtual or physical machines.
- Changes to virtual machines that are not supported include modifications to the VM UUID.
Cybersecurity
- Install the latest updates for the operating system and SQL Server.
- Install antivirus software and application whitelisting software (optional).
Installing PME
- Review system prerequisites before starting installation.
- Update the Windows Operating System with the latest security patches and hotfixes from Microsoft.
- Log onto the Windows system using an account that is a member of the Administrators group.
- Use an account that is a member of the Administrators group for installing PME.
System Check
- Verifies that the mandatory prerequisites have been met.
- If a problem occurs during the system check, an item is identified, and clicking on it displays additional information about the situation.
Configure system
- Each configuration action taking place during the installation is indicated.
- If a step is not successful, an "X" appears in a column to the left of the item.
- Click "Try Again" after correcting a problem to continue with the installation.
- Cancel the installation process if problems cannot be resolved.
After Installation
Basic Procedures
- Restart the system.
- Complete the product registration.
- Activate software licenses.
- Review Cybersecurity.
- Install a security certificate for TLS 1.2.
- Check PME Windows services.
- Review Windows Task Scheduler.
- Check IIS.
- Set up Web Clients.
Additional Steps
- Verify install file integrity and authenticity.
- Protect the System Key.
- Check the computer for cybersecurity issues.
- Install network security measures.
Configure and Protect
- Configure application whitelisting software (optional).
- Configure antivirus software on the SQL Server.
- Configure PME users and user groups.
- Customize user account privileges.
- Restrict Windows login permissions for the PME server.
- Configure session timeout settings.
- Prefer not to use a web browser on the server computer.
- Set up network security and keep it up to date.
- Disable unused IP ports.
- Disable unused hardware ports.
Key Points to Remember
- Install SQL Server before PME.
- Configure PME users and groups after installation for improved security.
- Install the latest service packs.
- Consider security measures before, during, and after installation.
- Review the post-installation checklist, which includes restarting the system, verifying IIS is working, product registration, activating licenses, ensuring Windows services are running, and configuring Microsoft Windows users and groups.
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