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Cisco ASA Series CLI Configuration Guide
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Managing Feature Licenses
A license specifies the options that are enabled on a given ASA. This document describes how to obtain
a license activation key and how to activate it. It also describes the available licenses for each model.
Note This chapter describes licensing for Version 9.0; for other versions, see the licensing documentation that
applies to your version:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_licensing_information_listing.html
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Supported Feature Licenses Per Model, page 1-1
• Information About Feature Licenses, page 1-23
• Guidelines and Limitations, page 1-33
• Configuring Licenses, page 1-35
• Monitoring Licenses, page 1-40
• Feature History for Licensing, page 1-50
Supported Feature Licenses Per Model
This section describes the licenses available for each model as well as important notes about licenses.
This section includes the following topics:
• Licenses Per Model, page 1-1
• License Notes, page 1-18
• VPN License and Feature Compatibility, page 1-23
Licenses Per Model
This section lists the feature licenses available for each model:
• ASA 5505, page 1-3
• ASA 5510, page 1-4
• ASA 5520, page 1-5