Step 2: Create an Activation Request in Belden Horizon Data Operations
After creating at least one activation template on Belden Horizon Data Manager, you will switch to the corresponding Belden Horizon Data Operations instance. In Belden Horizon Data Operations, you will next create an activation request.
Step 2a: Set Data and Device Management Endpoint
You will need to set the endpoint that Belden Horizon Data Operations will use to connect to Belden Horizon Data Manager.
To set the endpoint:
- In a separate browser tab, access the edge device (Belden Horizon Data Operations) you want to activate and log in.
- From the navigation panel, select System > Device Management.
In the Belden Horizon Data Manager Activation section's Data & Device Management Endpoint field, click Edit, then paste the Activation URL value you have copied from Belden Horizon Data Manager and then click Set. The Certificate dialog box appears.
Certificate dialog box- Verify that the certificate information is correct and acceptable, then click Proceed. The cloud activation URL updates.
Step 2b: Validate Connection between Belden Horizon Data Operations and Belden Horizon Data Manager
Note: The option to validate the connection is available for Belden Horizon Data Operations version 3.7.0 and later.
Once the endpoint is set, you will need to run a validation to ensure that the connection between Belden Horizon Data Operations and Belden Horizon Data Manager is successful.
To validate the connection, click Validate. A dialog displays showing the validation is processing.
If the validation is successful, click Close and proceed to Step 2c.
If the validation is unsuccessful, review the error message and recommended steps, and then run the validation again. The Belden Horizon Data Operations activation will not be successful without a valid connection.
Step 2c: Create Activation Request
After validating the connection, you will send the activation request to Belden Horizon Data Manager.
To create the activation in request.
- In the Activation Code field, paste the Activation Code value you copied from Belden Horizon Data Manager.
- Click Activate. The activation request is sent to Belden Horizon Data Manager and a notification box appears.