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Editing the CALMP KEYS File

Typically you edit the CALMP KEYS file only when you have a new LMP key, or if you make a mistake in entering the LMP key. Routine maintenance is not required. Because CA LMP detects that the file was changed and rescans the information in the file, it is not necessary to bring a product down when editing the CALMP KEYS file.

To edit the CALMP KEYS file, use either the menu interface or use XEDIT to edit the file directly. Using the menu interface, you can enter one LMP key at a time; using XEDIT allows you to make all change to the file at one time.

To enter LMP keys in the CALMP KEYS file, perform these steps from the CA Mainframe Product Manager administration ID:

1. Display the CA Product LMP Key screen by entering the following command:

   VMLMPKEY
   

2. Follow the instructions on the menu to add a key, or use the steps below to directly edit the keys file.
3. Press PF12. The CALMP KEYS file opens in XEDIT.
4. Enter each product LMP key exactly as it appears in the Product Key Certificate you received.

   If you are entering a new LMP key to replace an expiring key, you may choose to delete the expiring or expired key at this time. The new LMP key becomes effective immediately and the expiring or expired key will no longer be used for product validation.

5. When you are finished, save and exit the file. CA LMP detects that the file was changed and rescans the information in the file. CA LMP key verification runs intermittently at variable intervals. The new LMP key will be used during the next LMP key verification process. If you require that LMP key verification occur immediately after a change, you must end the product and restart it so the file is processed during product initialization.