From b3c47e35313ba8290dfd38f4ba6514b094229b9f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pablo Fernandez <46322567+TomFern@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:56 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Minor fixes for the updated section in this PR. Change a bit language to clarify what happens when the license expires and how it affects normal function of the licensed components. --- docs/victoriametrics/enterprise.md | 12 +++++++----- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/victoriametrics/enterprise.md b/docs/victoriametrics/enterprise.md index f5d7d9e18d..fa94eb1aca 100644 --- a/docs/victoriametrics/enterprise.md +++ b/docs/victoriametrics/enterprise.md @@ -355,13 +355,15 @@ Example Docker image: ## When Enterprise License Expires -All components will continue to function until a restart occures. +When a license expires, all licensed components continue to function normally until a restart occurs. -License checks happen only at startup, if the license expires while the component is running, nothing will happen; everything will continue to function as expected. -License updates generally do not require a restart because the component will simply pick up the new license next time it does restart. See [Updating the license key](#updating-the-license-key). -The only case this doesn't apply to is with the `-license` flag. +License checks happen only at startup. If a license expires while the component is running, nothing changes; the component continues to run until the next restart. -VictoriaMetrics Open Source and VictoriaMetrics Enterprise share the same data model; you can switch between versions and retain your data. No need to export and import data. +This means you don't need to restart components to install a new license. The component simply picks up the new license the next time it restarts. The exception is when the `-license` flag is used. + +See [updating the license key](#updating-the-license-key) for more details. + +VictoriaMetrics Open Source and VictoriaMetrics Enterprise share the same data model; you can switch between versions and retain your data. There is no need to export and import data when migrating between versions. ## Monitoring license expiration