Using an installation number with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Environment
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Issue
- What is an installation number, sometimes called a registration number, and how do I use it?
Resolution
Note: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 is the only version of RHEL that requires an installation number.
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 installation number, sometimes called a registration number, is a 16-character text string that is used during the installation process.
Why should I use the installation number?
Entering a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 installation number allows you to access the full set of supported packages included with the subscription at install time.
What happens if I click “Skip” and don’t enter the installation number?
If the installation number is not entered during installation, the installer proceeds to install the core operating system. However, the installer does not install additional packages that may have been purchased with your subscription. Any packages not installed during system installation can be manually installed after the system is registered to RHSM.
How do I add an installation number after installation if I skipped it during installation?
If you skip entering the installation number during installation, you do not have to enter it later. Manually register your system using the command:
subscription-manager register --username <username> --password <password>
The installation number is unnecessary when registering to RHSM as long as the subscription has been activated.
When am I required to use an installation number?
The installation number is optional during installation if your subscription is already active. The installer allows you to enter the installation number for both the attended and unattended (e.g., Kickstart) installations.
What if I have a 30-day evaluation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
If you received a 30-day evaluation copy from our website, there is no need to enter an installation number because your subscription is already activated. Click "Skip" when prompted for the number during installation.
Are all installation numbers unique?
Installation numbers are unique per order, not per system. The installation number represents the Red Hat Enterprise Linux features included with a subscription. It is primarily used to configure the installer. Multiple systems that have identical subscription features and SLAs can be installed with the same installation number.
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20 Comments
i have purchased the rhel 6 server (academic) subscription,
my question is , can i register more than 1 system with the red hat network?
Hello Molossus,
If you have purchased one academic subscription you will be able to register one system. If you have purchased 2 subscriptions then you will be able to register 2 systems.
Let me know if you need more information
Bettina
Customer Service
If I've purchased the RedHat Cluster Suite after the initial installation, and this environment doesn't have a connection to RHN, how would I use my installation number? Or is there an alternative solution?
I need clarification in customer Response for Molossus – These reply updated on - Jun 22, 2011 2:37 PM.
If I use to ONLY ONE single system, then
Is it only ONE times or MULTIPLE times (Reinstall OS) in the particular unique same system ?
Can you explain it?
I have a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 Server installed on machine at my office. Does this subcription number fits to it?
Hi rule3, as stated in the article, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 is the only version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux that requires an installation number.
If I have a os installed can I use my installation number after the fact
My systems are all behind the company firewall, they have no acces to the Internet and that's permanent, how do I activate my subscription, or is it not neccessary.
i am unable to get registration number i am installing linux 5
Hello,
To have a registration number, you need to have an active subscritpion under your account.
I have researched our records and the account with your login, does not have an active subscription.
If you have another account with an active subscription, please follow the instructions below to get your installation number.
If you desire to purchase a subscription, pleae visit our webstore at www.redhat.com/store.
Please let me know if you need any further assistance.
Valeria
Customer Service
I have purchased this subscription which have 3 entitlements, how to know how many i have used up ?
Is there a portal I can check ?
Hello,
There are two places in the Customer Portal to check the entitlements used and how many still available.
If the system(s) is registered under RHN Classic Subscription Management, then is under the Entitlements column
https://rhn.redhat.com/rhn/systems/SystemEntitlements.do
If the system(s) is registered under the Red Hat Subscription Management (RHSM) , to obtain the entitlement counts is located in the "Analyze" View Utilization Summary located at the bottom of the main subscription page,.
The direct link provided below:
https://access.redhat.com/management/utilization
And if are more than one subscriptions contracts in the same account, the entitlements counts are listed as general, not independent by each subscription contract.
Andrea
Customer Service Representative
I had to reinstall after your yum distribution messed up my system. Now I can’t get my system resubscribed. Michael Anderson 503-317-7080
i have an active developer suite subscription for enterprise linux. but no masterpool no. so i can't attach it
Subscription Number 4858185
Product
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Developer Suite
SKU
RH2262474
Subscription Number
4858185
Contract Number
Quantity
1
Pool IDs
Master Pools Not Available Installation Number
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Start Date
October 23, 2017
End Date
October 23, 2018
Learning subscriptions have installation numbers too, they have nothing to do with servers.
what system is tied to my expiring subscription?
If the installation number has value for offline installation, please provide a link and/or instructions on it's use.
Need to upgrade from 5 to 7, what do I need to do?
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