How to use Activation Keys with VDC subscriptions for systems registered to the Red Hat Customer Portal

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • How to create an Activation Key for Virtual Machines registered to the Red Hat Customer Portal
  • When subscribing virtual machines using Activation Key, it attaches a physical subscription instead of RHEL Virtual Datacenter Subscription (VDC - Derived SKU) and shows VM as partially registered.
  • Why is a null/blank activation key created/required when using it with a VDC license.

Environment

  • Red Hat Environment Linux (RHEL)
  • Red Hat Customer Portal

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