Global File Cache: ERR License Validation Exception while connecting to the storage when retrieving license information
Applies to
- Global File Cache (GFC)
- License Manager Server (LMS)
Answer
- The error
[ERR] [License Validation] Exception while connecting to the storage when retrieving license infomation
, implies the LMS server can not reach the NetApp Licensing tables. - If using a proxy server in your environment, verify the LMS server has unrestricted access to the following url's.
Additional Information
- If the LMS server is unable to reach the azure licensing tables, the Edges will enter a grace period of 7 days, where they will continue to function.
- After the 7 day grace period the Edges will stop functioning.