What is validation ?
Validation is an operation that allows an instance of Warehouse to run . There are two types of validation, demonstration and production. A demonstration validation is temporary, usually valid for a month. A production validation does not expire unless the system characteristics change. Both validation types permit an instance of Warehouse to run in full function mode. Validation is easier to understand if seen in context. When Warehouse is first installed on a system, it requires a validation code in order to run. This code is usually a demonstration code and it is included with the installation media. In order to enter the demonstration code into the system, you run the Warehouse client you will use in production with the validation parameter, -v. This parameter will cause Warehouse to enter into a special validation mode and display the following menu. A Windows example : D:\ > wh.exe -v Warehouse 2.07.2247-W (c) Taurus Software, Inc. 2000 * Warehouse Validate Menu * Enter 0 to Exit
Validation is the act of verifying that data you have entered into the DNS system is legitimate. This lets you know if the changes you make are valid and will function on our DNS servers. If errors are detected, you have the opportunity to correct the errors before they impact your existing, functioning configuration. WARNING: If you make changes to a functioning DNS configuration that results in a validation error, CORRECT THE CHANGES. While the default handling of our DNS system will provide limited protection to your old configuration, if we ever have to reload a server with a complete new configuration for any reason, any domains that are not validated will not be downloaded to the new configuration. Complete reloads are rare, but may happen as we upgrade software, bring new servers on-line, etc.
To help customers gain the assurance that they are using genuine Windows® software, Microsoft® will ask users to validate their Windows ® operating system software when requesting a genuine Windows® download from the Microsoft® Download Center or Windows® Update. Validation is a quick and easy-to-use process that enables you to verify that your copy of Microsoft® Windows® is genuine. Microsoft® values the privacy of our customers, and does not collect any personal information during the process that can be used to identify you or contact you.
