Name: Shadow Licensing Uncovered: Smart Control for Unmanaged Software
Start: 2026-02-04T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-04T17:00:00+00:00
Location: OpenLM

DSLS Cloud monitoring with OpenLM: Embrace the cloud without losing control

Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE platform are the backbone of aerospace and automotive engineering.

These tools use the DSLS (Dassault Systèmes License Server), a complex, proprietary manager that requires specialized monitoring to prevent costly compliance gaps and “denial of service” events.

OpenLM is the industry standard for DSLS management, offering deep integration that goes beyond basic logging to handle the intricacies of Dassault’s licensing model.

What is DSLS Cloud: An introduction to Managed DSLS

DSLS Cloud (typically referred to as Managed DSLS or Managed Licensing Service) is a hosted solution where Dassault Systèmes maintains the license server infrastructure in the cloud rather than on a local network.

It allows organizations to deploy concurrent (floating) licenses accessible securely over the internet (HTTPS), eliminating the need for VPNs or local hardware maintenance. This ensures users can access tools like CATIA or SIMULIA from any location while retaining the cost efficiency of a shared license pool.

Licensing schemas of DSLS Cloud

The DSLS Cloud model relies heavily on named user and managed service paradigms, differing from traditional floating pools.

Identity vs. concurrency: Licensing is often tied to a specific “3DPassport” identity. The challenge is ensuring that assigned licenses are actually being used, rather than sitting idle on a user’s account.
Hybrid complexity: Most enterprises run a “Hybrid” environment—some legacy CATIA V5 on-premise and new 3DEXPERIENCE projects in the cloud. Managing these two distinct data streams manually is impossible.
High-level usage data: Cloud portals often provide overall summaries (e.g., “Monthly Active Users”) but lack the minute-by-minute session data needed to optimize seat counts or audit contractor billing.

OpenLM’s solution for DSLS Cloud optimization

OpenLM integrates with cloud data streams to bring transparency to your hosted environment, treating cloud entitlements as measurable assets.

OpenLM capability	Value for DSLS Cloud licenses
Hybrid usage aggregation	View your on-premise DSLS and cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE licenses in a single window. Essential for transitioning teams without double-paying for dual access.
Active usage verification	Verify if a “Named User” subscription is actually being utilized. Identify users who have been assigned a cloud seat but haven’t logged in for 30 days, allowing you to reassign the subscription.
Session duration tracking	Track exactly how long cloud sessions last. This is critical for billing project costs when paying for cloud credits or “burst” capacity.
Denial/Login failure tracking	Monitor access issues. Distinguish between a lack of subscription entitlements and simple cloud connectivity errors.

OpenLM advantages for DSLS Cloud usage monitoring

Unified governance: Stop treating Cloud and On-Premise as separate silos. OpenLM provides a holistic view of your entire Dassault investment.
Subscription optimization: Use historical usage data to negotiate your next cloud renewal. Prove exactly how many “Active” users you have versus “Assigned” users.

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