Description:
If you try to activate the core server, this error appears:
The authorization file is invalid.
The activation file at this location appears to be invalid. 'C:\...\authorization file.txt' Make sure an inventory scan has been run for this core server and run this utility again. Contact customer support for further assistance.
Cause:
There is some issue with the amp activation mode. This only apply to Landesk 9.0 and 9.0 SP1
The login screen of the contact should contain the Avocent logo:
Solution
Switch the activation mode from amp to ldms by running the following command on your Core server and any Windows console:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\LANDesk\ManagementSuite\LicensingServiceProvider.exe /provider=ldms"
Environment:
Apply only to LANDesk Management Suite 9.0 and 9.0 SP1