Version Information
Release Notes, Update information, Certifications and Frequently Asked Questions.
Concepts
Your first step into modern and powerful process visualization.
Deployment
Topics, you need to know, before using WinCC OA.
- Hardware and software requirements for WinCC OA
  This section contains the current hardware and software requirements for various WinCC OA application scenarios. Recommendations are given for practical deployment of WinCC OA depending on the specific application and scale of the project.
- WinCC OA Licensing
  overview of the licensing model used by WinCC OA
- Installation
  How to properly install WinCC OA.
- Docker Support
  An introduction on how to use WinCC OA within a Docker container, what specifics must be considered as well as where to find more extensive information on the topic.
- vSphere HA Cluster Basics
  vSphere is a virtualization environment that allows users to create clusters consisting of multiple hosts.
- WinCC OA Product Packaging
  Explains the file structure presented in the configuration bundles as well as some use cases with detailed descriptions
Security
Go beyond the norm in cybersecurity.
Engineering
Powerful tools for easy or complex engineering tasks.
Data Management
Classify, structure and archive your data.
Business Logic / Control
Endless possibilities in data processing for your projects.
Data Visualization
User interfaces, Trends and Reports for every purpose and device.
Southbound Interfaces
The process connection to the actual machines/sensors.
Northbound Interfaces
Your portal to the cloud or supervising systems.
Web Connectivity / Network Interfaces
Data exchange, APIs and web technologies
User Management
All about authorization, authentication and login-customization.
Availability
How to get your system uptime to the maximum.
Reporting
Create state of the art project reports without limits.
Addons
Useful tools and enhancements for special demands.
Reference Tables
Detailed and extensive content for special project adaptation.
Videos & Tutorials
Explore the capabilities of WinCC OA with our carefully selected collection of video tutorials and guides.
WinCC OA Documentation
Basic information about terms and functions within the documentation.
Disclaimer
A brief clarification of liability exclusions or legal notices.

WCCOAtoolCMactivation - Restore

Note: Create a new container before restoring a license.

Windows:

cmu32 -i -f c:\Siemens\Automation\WinCC_OA\<version>\data\license\ETM_pc_-_A_Siemens_Company.WibuCmLif

Linux:

cmu -i -f /opt/WinCC_OA/<version>/data/license/ETM_pc_-_A_Siemens_Company.WibuCmLif

Restore without "Accept":
Windows/Linux:
```
WCCOAtoolCMactivation -interactive yes -restore 211648,211668 -serial 130-987418233 https://lc.codemeter.com/45845-dev/gateways AHBD4-CQB2T-Q5H62-T4DHY-XHSH6
```
Error code: 31
Error text: operation "restore" requires acceptance of the rules and regulations by using the additional option "-accept"

Restore with "Accept":

Windows/Linux:

WCCOAtoolCMactivation -accept -interactive yes -restore 211648,211668 -serial 130-987418233 https://lc.codemeter.com/45845-dev/gateways AHBD4-CQB2T-Q5H62-T4DHY-XHSH6

Restore attempt with already used licence (restore is only possible once):
Windows/Linux:
```
WCCOAtoolCMactivation -accept -interactive yes -restore 211648,211668 -serial 130-2986983215 https://lc.codemeter.com/45845-dev/gateways AHBD4-CQB2T-Q5H62-T4DHY-XHSH6
```
Error code: 12
Error text: at least one of the licenses "211648,211668" does not belong to the given ticket(s) or is not restorable or is currently activated to the given cmcontainer