The utility returns detailed error codes in the %ERRORLEVEL% environment variable (e.g., 536871018 for an invalid product key, 536871012 for general licensing errors), which can be used in scripts to handle failures automatically. Note that tabinstallck.exe does support offline activation and deactivation.
Use TSM to generate an offline request file ( .tlq ): tsm licenses activate -k --offline Use code with caution. This creates a file named offline.tlq . tableau server license key activation
A: The maximum activation count varies by license type, but is typically limited. ATR eliminates this limitation by using short‑term leases that do not consume permanent activations. For non‑ATR keys, if you reach the maximum, you must deactivate old installations or contact Tableau Support. The utility returns detailed error codes in the
User-based (Creator, Explorer, Viewer) or Core-based. This creates a file named offline
: Run tsm licenses get-offline-activation-file -k . This creates an offline.tlq file.
tsm licenses deactivate -k <product_key>