Activating the key registers it, but you must apply it to the running server:
keys for the decision-makers. Activating them requires navigating the nuances of "Role-Based" licensing versus "Core-Based" licensing—a choice that determines whether a company prioritizes the depth of a few users or the breadth of thousands.
: For a visual approach, administrators log into the TSM web UI (typically at tableau server license key activation
Log into your Tableau Server machine as an administrator and launch a as admin (Windows) or a terminal (Linux).
: In the TSM Licensing tab, click Activate License Offline . Activating the key registers it, but you must
Now, let's proceed with the activation process itself.
Think of the ATR as a digital heartbeat. When you activate Tableau Server, it doesn't just check a file locally; it reaches out to Tableau’s licensing service in the cloud to validate the key. If the server has an internet connection, this is usually a seamless handshake. The server requests a "lease" (usually valid for a set duration, often up to a year for servers), and if the key is valid, the service grants the lease. : In the TSM Licensing tab, click Activate License Offline
: Download the resulting activation.tlf file, move it back to your server, and run: tsm licenses activate -f . Advanced Features Understanding License Models and Product Keys - Tableau
This creates request.json – copy it to a USB drive or secure transfer method.