Processing C2V Information

C2V files contain protected information about the license terms and data stored in deployed Sentinel protection keys. They do not contain private customer information.

C2V files can be generated using the Sentinel Remote Update System utility (RUS utility). For additional information on the RUS utility, see Sentinel Remote Update System (RUS).

C2V information stored in Sentinel HL keys and in C2V files can be retrieved for use in connection with Protection Key Update orders.

When a C2V file or Sentinel HL key is received from a customer, you must check in the information, in order to make the data in the file or key available to Sentinel LDK-EMS. The process of checking in the C2V information stores the data securely in Sentinel LDK-EMS, and enables you to view some of the information.

When you check in a C2V file, you can view the identifying information for the Sentinel protection key associated with the file, including the Batch Code, ID and key type. You can also view the Product details contained in the file. When you check in a Sentinel HL key, you can view similar information.

NOTE   If you attempt to check in a C2V file for a Sentinel SL key, and Sentinel LDK-EMS detects that it has come from a cloned machine, you will not be able to check the C2V file into the database. For additional information about dealing with cloned Sentinel SL keys, see Specifying the License Terms for Features in a Product.

Formatting a Sentinel HL Key

You can format a Sentinel HL key to make it available for reuse. The process of formatting a Sentinel HL key deletes any orders that have been defined for the key but not yet produced. It also produces a V2C file that contains Protection Key Update information to be applied to the key using the RUS utility. Applying the Protection Key Update erases all license and memory data stored in the key.