Offline Activation
Last Updated on July 17, 2024 | 3 min read
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Users should use online activation when possible to set up their user profile and download data. In air gap settings, it is important to refresh authorization information regularly and when importing new data licenses.
This procedure gives instructions for users who need to activate and use data libraries in environments without an internet connection (e.g., air gap setups). The library must be manually downloaded from the NIVOMAX Self-Serve Portal and imported into the Viewer.
Learn about Offline vs. Air Gap setups
Prerequisites
- A desktop or laptop device without an internet connection where the NIVOMAX Viewer is installed.
- A secondary device with internet access for file transfers.
Step-by-Step Activation Process
Step 1: Initial Setup
Launch the Application: Start the NIVOMAX Viewer Desktop Edition or NIVOMAX Data Server on the device without internet. The system will check for an internet connection for ten seconds and then display the Offline Access screen.
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- User ID: Enter the User ID used for Single Sign-On. This ID must be the same one used to log into the NIVOMAX Self-Serve Portal (SSP) to set up the user and download the Library Archives from the SSP.
- Activation Token: Click the ACTIVATION TOKEN button to generate and download the token.nmx file. Save this file on a USB drive for transfer.
Step 2: Activation Token Upload
Go to the Self-Serve Portal: On a device with internet, open a web browser and go to the NIVOMAX Self-Serve Portal.
How to Access
- Click
Downloads & Activation icon on the Main Toolbar.
- Click on Offline Activation option from the Collapsible Left Menu.
- Upload Token: Locate and upload the token.nmx file by clicking or dragging it into the file upload zone.
- Download Profile: Once the token is successfully uploaded and verified, the ‘DOWNLOAD PROFILE’ button will be enabled.
Step 3: Select and Download Libraries
Available Libraries: The portal page will display a list of digital products available for activation in a table.
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- Library Selection: Select the required libraries to activate. Note that quantities are editable only if a token.nmx from a Data Server was uploaded in Step 2.
When activating digital products on the NIVOMAX Data Server, ensure that the selected quantity matches the number of concurrent NIVOMAX Client Viewers required to access the library.
- Download Profile.nmx: Click DOWNLOAD PROFILE to generate and download the profile.nmx file. Transfer this file back to the air gap device via USB.
- Library Selection: Select the required libraries to activate. Note that quantities are editable only if a token.nmx from a Data Server was uploaded in Step 2.
Step 4: Import Libraries on Air Gap Device
Final Setup: Launch the NIVOMAX Viewer Desktop Edition or NIVOMAX Data Server with the profile.nmx file on the air gap device.
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- User ID Selection: Enter or select the User ID used in previous steps. They must match.
- Profile Upload: Click or drag the profile.nmx file into the file upload zone.
- Work Offline: Click WORK OFFLINE to use the application with the newly imported data libraries.
Additional Notes
- Ensure that the User ID used for generating the token matches across all steps to avoid activation failures.
- Regularly refresh your activation files to maintain access to the latest data and comply with license agreements.
This guide helps users of NIVOMAX in air gap environments to access critical data libraries without internet connectivity.