The license.pvk file is the private key file that is part of the BigFix license. It is protected by a password that is set during the installation of the BigFix server.
The license.pvk file is used to authenticate the BigFix Master Operators, who are the highest level of authority in the BigFix hierarchy. They can perform any action on any computer or site in the BigFix deployment.
The license.pvk file is also used to sign the masthead file, which contains the configuration settings and the public key for the BigFix deployment. The masthead file isdistributed to all BigFix components, such as clients, relays, and consoles, to verify the identity and authority of the BigFix server.
The license.pvk file is not used to authenticate the BigFix Site Administrator, who is a special Master Operator that can manage the license and the masthead files. The Site Administrator uses the site admin password to access the license.pvk file and perform license-related tasks.
The license.pvk file is not used to authenticate the BigFix local operators, who are the lower level of authority in the BigFix hierarchy. They can only perform actions on the computers and sites that are assigned to them by the Master Operators. The local operators use their username and password to log in to the BigFix console.
The license.pvk file is not used to authenticate the BigFix LDAP operators, who are the local operators that are authenticated by an external LDAP server. They use their LDAP credentials to log in to the BigFix console. References:
Managing licenses
Missing or Lost license.pvk file
Check private key password - license.pvk
