Chapter 6. Certification, Registration and License

Table of Contents
I have problems with certification. What is a nag? Where do I get the certification key from?
How do I request a certificate? A step by step tutorial.
I don't really understand the licensing system: could I set up on Alkaline on my computer locally for testing installation purpose and customizing the output pages then generate a license? Will the license work when I move Alkaline to a different computer?
We are an internet provider and are offering our customers the possibility to search their sites, how many licenses should we purchase?
My server ip address has changed. I have moved the search engine to a new machine. Do I need to purchase a new license and should I request an unlock key again?
Does Vestris provide any special reseller deals, multiple licenses purchase options, source code licenses, etc?
I have entered the certification unlock key successfully. The nag was removed. When I restart Alkaline or reboot my server, the nag appears again. Why?
I have purchased an Alkaline license. When I go to the certification request page, it asks me for a certificate. Should I install Alkaline first or can I get the certificate beforehand?

I have problems with certification. What is a nag? Where do I get the certification key from?

The nag is the Unregistered Release / Uncertified Binary message that appears on the bottom of all search results generated by Alkaline.

To remove the nag, you need a certification unlock key which is calculated with the certification request string . Such string can be found on the certification request page in the Alkaline management (admin) section.

The management section is protected with a password. You must have a valid one to be able to access it. Please refer to the Users Guide for more information about Alkaline passwords at http://www.vestris.com/docs/alkaline/cnf-accessstruct.html .

The certification request key is something like ADCNGJNEA@FEHG@ ... and can be several dozen letters long. This key contains your network information and it is unique for each server.

To request an unlock key, you must fill in the form in the admin section or the online form at http://www.vestris.com/certify/certify.html . Vestris Inc. will process your request and will issue the unlock key within 12-24 hours if you are eligible for the Alkaline License. Non-commercial licenses are free of charge. Make sure you have read the Alkaline Licensing Information for more details.