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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?

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?

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?

Creating a new user account on the VM. Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended cybersecurity measure as part of the installation process?

Install the latest updates for OS and database software. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events could lead to a license becoming untrusted on a physical machine?

Physical host rebooted. Signup and view all the answers

If a virtual machine is restored from a snapshot, what could be the potential impact on the license?

The license may become untrusted. Signup and view all the answers

Which action is considered optional in the cybersecurity installation process?

Installing antivirus software. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key considerations before starting the installation of PME?

Review the prerequisites for installation Signup and view all the answers

What should be updated on the Windows Operating System before installing PME?

Latest security patches and Hotfixes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Check System during installation?

To verify that mandatory prerequisites have been met Signup and view all the answers

Which Windows account type is recommended to log into when installing PME?

Local User account in the Administrators group Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a configuration step fails during installation?

Cancel the installation until resolved Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of actions to undertake while installing PME?

Review prerequisites, install software, activate software Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be done after installing the PME software?

Review Windows Task Scheduler Signup and view all the answers

What document should be reviewed for installation notes before starting the PME installation?

PME 2022 Install notes Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended as the first step after installing the PME software?

Restart the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of License Management in the PME installation process?

To manage software activation and compliance Signup and view all the answers

What indication appears if a configuration action is unsuccessful?

An X in a column next to the item Signup and view all the answers

Which topic is likely to be covered in the 'After installing the software' section?

Implementing post-installation procedures Signup and view all the answers

What step should be taken to ensure secure communications after PME installation?

Install a security certificate for TLS 1.2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the intent behind the cybersecurity section of the PME installation process?

To provide guidelines for securing the system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is included in the basic procedures after PME installation?

Review Cybersecurity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following procedures is NOT recommended after installing PME software?

Remove all previous installations Signup and view all the answers

What should be done first before installing Power Monitoring Expert?

Install SQL Server Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended measure for securing a PME server after installation?

Restrict Windows login permissions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the first steps in a post-installation checklist for Power Monitoring Expert?

Verify that IIS is working Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT part of the security measures for the PME server?

Enable all user accounts Signup and view all the answers

What should always be kept up to date to ensure network security?

Network security measures Signup and view all the answers

Which of these actions should be prioritized to enhance cybersecurity on a system?

Regularly check for cybersecurity issues Signup and view all the answers

What configuration practice is advised for user accounts after installation?

Configure user groups appropriately Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical step to avoid when using the PME server?

Use a web browser Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the parts and quantities do not match your Software Certificate?

Contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for assistance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action you should take on the RETRIEVE ORDER DETAILS screen?

Enter the Authorization Code. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to select the correct customer site?

To maintain accurate installed-base data. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you fail to identify the correct customer site?

Seek technical support to rectify the issue. Signup and view all the answers

What information do you need to enter when searching for the company location of a customer?

A combination of company name and address. Signup and view all the answers

After entering the Authorization Code, what is the next step on the RETRIEVE ORDER DETAILS screen?

Click the ‘Search’ button. Signup and view all the answers

What action is suggested if you need help reviewing the parts list?

Contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of clicking the ‘Confirm’ button?

To finalize the order without further changes. Signup and view all the answers

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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This quiz covers essential concepts of license management including activation processes, reducing license re-activations, and maintaining software security. It also discusses system prerequisites for software installation and best practices for cybersecurity. Test your knowledge on these critical IT management topics.