How to move a BIG-IP VE license

A quick note to help folks find out how to move a license from one BIG-IP VE system to another.

The process is relatively straightforward, starting with revoking existing licenses via either the Configuration Utility or TMSH.

BUT, there are a few things to consider. Keep in mind...

• This functionality is available only for BIG-IP VE systems.
• Revoking the license disables traffic management features and
  returns the BIG-IP system to an unlicensed state.
• Add-on keys are tied to the base registration key.
  Once used/activated the Add-ons cannot be revoked individually.
• If you don't have access to the BIG-IP VE (for instance, if you deleted the virtual machine), you'll need to contact F5 Support and request an "Allow Move" on the registration key to move it to a new VM.
• The BIG-IP system needs to resolve the hostname activate.f5.com and have outbound access on TCP port 443.

For details, check out the original article - K41458656: Reusing a BIG-IP VE license on a different BIG-IP VE system