How to backup a license server?
Long story short, if it's not a VM, my IT department won't manage it (keep backups, make sure it's up and running, replace hardware, fix networking problems, disaster recovery, etc.). So I've got to ...
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In my experience...don't fight the man.
The hasp licensing software will make you reactivate no matter what you do.
It detects hardware changes and can be a real PITA if you even ghost the drive.
Always uninstall and deactivate first then start fresh to avoid the need for seppuku.