Description

This document will provide details on how a NorthStar license can be installed or renewed.

Solution

Once the license file is received from the Juniper team, copy the file on to the Northstar server CLI.

 

  • Back up the old license: mv /opt/pcs/db/sys/npatpw /opt/pcs/db/sys/OLD_npatpw
  • Add the new license in place: mv /tmp/"NEW_LICENSE" /opt/pcs/db/sys/npatpw
  • Ensure File permission is set to pcs user : chown pcs:pcs /opt/pcs/db/sys/npatpw
  • Restart services : service northstar restart 


  • Verify the license update on the webUI. 
Modification History
2025-06-06 : Article Created