If an activated database is renamed, moved to a new server, or restored after a hardware failure, the database may need to be activated again. In this case, the activation grace period is reset to 14 days, ensuring that the system can be accessed and is fully functional immediately after restoration.
It is recommended to activate your system as soon as possible to ensure that there is no interruption in access to the Configuration module, especially if the system is expected to run on the new hardware for an extended period of time while the initial disaster is repaired.
If you do not activate your system you are given the option to activate it every time the Configuration module is launched. See Activating Your System.