Check license entitlements before an upgrade so that Crosswork can report the target-release licenses without out-of-compliance status.
Use this task before you upgrade from Crosswork Network Controller 6.0 or an earlier release to Release 7.0 or a later release.
License entitlements can change between releases. A deployment can become out of compliance after upgrade if the Smart Account or Virtual Account contains older entitlements but the upgraded product reports target-release license usage.
Procedure
| 1. | Before the upgrade, identify the Crosswork Network Controller release that you are upgrading from and the release that you are upgrading to. |
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| 2. | Confirm that the Smart Account or Virtual Account includes entitlements for the target release. For example, older release-specific Right-to-Manage (RTM) entitlements might not satisfy Advantage RTM usage reported by a later release. |
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| 3. | If the required target-release entitlements are missing, work with your Cisco account team, Cisco partner, or Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) before you complete the upgrade. |
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| 4. | After the upgrade, register or re-register Crosswork licensing as required by the upgrade workflow. License tags are not automatically registered as part of the upgrade operation. Register them manually after the upgrade. |
What to do next
Review the Smart Licenses page after the upgrade to confirm the registration and authorization status.