Activating PortalProtect

You must activate PortalProtect to gain the full benefits of the product. The full benefits include the right to download the most recent scan engine and virus pattern file updates. You are also entitled to download upgrades and hot fix patches. Without these key components, your SharePoint environment is not protected from the latest arising virus attacks.

PortalProtect has two types of activation codes (AC): PortalProtect, and PortalProtect Suite. Additionally, there are two types of maintenance agreements: evaluation and full. When you register PortalProtect, you receive one AC depending on whether you chose PortalProtect or PortalProtect Suite and the evaluation or fully licensed version.

Using the PortalProtect AC activates PortalProtect security risk scan, file blocking, Web reputation, and content filtering; Using the PortalProtect suite AC, activates all the functions of the PortalProtect AC plus data protection. Activating PortalProtect is a two-step process: first, register your product and then activate it. Registration is accomplished with the use of your Registration Key that you received from your vendor when you purchased PortalProtect. You can use this Registration Key to register online.

After you register, you receive an Activation Code. Use your Activation Code to activate PortalProtect during installation.

• You can use a trial activation code to activate a free trial period for PortalProtect. The trial period lasts for 30-days after which time you will no longer be able to use PortalProtect to scan files or receive updated components. To upgrade your trial period to a fully licensed version, contact Trend Micro or a licensed reseller to obtain a new activation code.

You receive the following benefits when you activate your product:

• The fully licensed version of PortalProtect. This includes the latest scan engine and virus pattern file updates. ActiveUpdate is available.

• Trend Micro technical support for the extent of your license.

To acquire a new activation code:

1. Use your Registration Key to register with Trend Micro. If you register online, you will receive your Activation Code by e-mail.

2. When your Activation Code has expired, contact a Trend Micro reseller to renew your license. Trend Micro maintains a list of vendors at:
   
   http://www.trendmicro.com/buy/partners/reseller.asp

To activate your product from the management console:

1. From the left menu, click Administration > Product License. The Product License screen appears.

2. Click Enter New Activation Code.

3. Type the new Activation Code in the space provided.

4. Click Activate.

See also:

Registering PortalProtect

Logging On and Off