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Mjahtetn's avatar
Mjahtetn
Level 6
14 years ago

Evaluation Key for Storage Foundation and HA Solutions, RHEL4 for 32-bit, v4.1

Anyone who kknows where can I get a temp file for Storage Foundation?

Already contacted customer care and they only refer me to download the trialware but I still need a temp file.

 

Please help.

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  • g_lee's avatar
    g_lee
    14 years ago

    Mjahtetn,

    According to the following article, a key for 5.0 should NOT be backward compatible with 4.1:

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/faqs-and-myths-storage-foundation-keys

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    Compatibility between Keys and Software (Binary) Versions

    [...] older keys can be used with newer software versions, but new keys cannot generally be used with older software versions. There are two caveats.

    [...]
    Second, a new key may sometimes unlock an old version, but this is neither by intent nor by design. Do not rely on it to work, even if you have seen it work in the past. A full explanation of why it sometimes works would be lengthy, but it centers on adding new features.
    -------

    Symantec/your account representative would be the best person to contact regarding this issue, as they would also be best placed to provide a valid key for your version (if this is still possible)

    regards,
    Grace

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  • Gaurav_S's avatar
    Gaurav_S
    Moderator
    14 years ago

    What do you mean by  a temp file ?

    If you are refering to a temporary evaluation key, it is quite difficult for 4.1 now since 4.1 is obsolete product now...

    You can try using new 5.1 product which has keyless installation which will give you 60 days of default evaluation period...

    you can download trialware from

     

    http://www.symantec.com/business/products/downloads/index.jsp

     

    expand the storage section in bottom & select the product you want to install..

     

    Gaurav

  • Mjahtetn's avatar
    Mjahtetn
    Level 6
    14 years ago

    The product name is  Storage Foundation and HA Solutions, RHEL4 for 32-bit, v4.1 and yes, do you have an evaluation key for this product?

    Thanks in advance

  • Gaurav_S's avatar
    Gaurav_S
    Moderator
    14 years ago

    I don't have any evaluation key & neither I am or any other person (other than symantec authorized sales/partners ) are authotrized to re-distribute that...

    what you can get is eval keys for 5.0 (from sales) or to use 5.1 keyless product as 4.1 is obsolete.

     

    Gaurav

  • Mjahtetn's avatar
    Mjahtetn
    Level 6
    14 years ago

    obsolete, so meaning there is really no available temp key or can I call the Sales instead?

    Is 5.0 backwards compatible to 4.1?

    Thanks

  • Gaurav_S's avatar
    Gaurav_S
    Moderator
    14 years ago

    If you call for sales for 4.1 key you won't get it.... but yes 5.0 keys are backwards compatible to 4.1 ....  leaving out extra features, I believe 5.0 keys will work with 4.1..

     

    Gaurav

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    14 years ago

    Seems 4.1 is still available on the Trialware URL that Gaurav posted above:

    Veritas Storage Foundation and High Availability Solutions, v4.1

    • Linux 4.1 mp4 (RHEL4, RHEL5, SLES9, SLES10)

    To activate these binaries, you will need to enter your valid product license key. If you do not have a key, you will need either an evaluation key or valid product license key.

         Evaluation Keys: Please contact your sales representative or channel partner to receive your 60 day evaluation key.

  • Mjahtetn's avatar
    Mjahtetn
    Level 6
    14 years ago

    Let me contact our channel partner first. Can you also make sure that 5.0 is backwards compatible so I have an option, or I should also contact sales for that?

    thanks

  • g_lee's avatar
    g_lee
    Level 6
    14 years ago

    Mjahtetn,

    According to the following article, a key for 5.0 should NOT be backward compatible with 4.1:

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/faqs-and-myths-storage-foundation-keys

    -------
    Compatibility between Keys and Software (Binary) Versions

    [...] older keys can be used with newer software versions, but new keys cannot generally be used with older software versions. There are two caveats.

    [...]
    Second, a new key may sometimes unlock an old version, but this is neither by intent nor by design. Do not rely on it to work, even if you have seen it work in the past. A full explanation of why it sometimes works would be lengthy, but it centers on adding new features.
    -------

    Symantec/your account representative would be the best person to contact regarding this issue, as they would also be best placed to provide a valid key for your version (if this is still possible)

    regards,
    Grace

  • Mjahtetn's avatar
    Mjahtetn
    Level 6
    14 years ago

    Hi Grace,

    Thanks for the link. really appreciate it.

    Let me consult my sales rep then.