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

Altiva license server (ALS) management with OpenLM

Altiva Software is a leader in CAD standards management, providing critical tools like CADconform. The Altiva License Server (ALS) is the engine that manages these essential licenses. To maximize the value of your investment, you need a robust, third-party solution to ensure optimal license availability and usage tracking.

OpenLM Platform is your dedicated solution for deep monitoring and efficient management of the Altiva license manager, helping you achieve reduced denials and drive significant cost savings.

Understanding Altiva licensing: Concurrent access

The Altiva license server (ALS) employs a client-server architecture to manage licenses. It is installed on a server machine and serves licenses to client machines as requested, communicating via the standard Internet TCP/IP protocol.

What is Altiva license server (ALS)?

The Altiva license server (ALS) provides pooled licensing for flexibility when using Altiva Software products. This system is used to manage licenses for products like CADconform.

Altiva licensing schemas

Concurrent licensing: ALS primarily provides a concurrent licensing model, which is also referred to as pooled licensing.
Shared access: Licenses are no longer “node-locked” to specific machines but can be shared among a large number of client machines.
Cost efficiency: This model allows organizations to purchase a number of licenses equal to the largest number of users likely to be active at a given time, rather than the total number of users in the environment, which helps to lower the total cost of ownership.

OpenLM’s solution for Altiva license management and optimization

To truly gain control over concurrent licensing models, such as the one offered by Altiva license manager, you need real-time monitoring and powerful license harvesting capabilities. OpenLM integrates seamlessly to deliver advanced visibility and automated optimization.

OpenLM provides a comprehensive Software License Management (SLM) solution for the Altiva license server, with usage data collected by the second.

OpenLM capability	Value for Altiva licenses	Supported by OpenLM
Real-time usage monitoring	Track exactly who is using Altiva licenses and when. OpenLM Altiva reporting allows for usage analysis by the second, providing precise data for decision-making.	Yes
Automatic license reclamation (Harvesting)	Automatically identify and reclaim idle Altiva licenses from inactive users, immediately returning them to the pool for other users. This is crucial for maximizing the availability of your pooled licenses.	Yes
License denial monitoring	Monitor license denials (if a user is rejected from using a license) and identify peak demand periods. Use this data to eliminate productivity bottlenecks and prove the need for future purchases.	Yes
Project and group usage reporting	Track and report license usage based on specific projects, departments, or cost centers. This enables accurate internal chargeback and financial accountability.	Yes
Customized alerts	Set up automated alerts to inform administrators of potential bottlenecks, license pool saturation, or when a license is available after a denial.	Yes

The OpenLM advantage for the Altiva license manager

OpenLM is designed for high-value concurrent licensing environments, ensuring you achieve the maximum ROI from your Altiva investment.

Deeper insights: OpenLM’s monitoring capabilities go beyond basic log files, providing deeper intelligence on license activity and helping you plan license maintenance and procurement.
Cost reduction: By identifying underutilized and idle licenses, OpenLM enables organizations to avoid over-licensing and unnecessary purchases, resulting in significant cost savings.
Improved user productivity: OpenLM ensures licenses are available when needed, preventing downtime caused by insufficient licenses or idle sessions. End-users can also be notified when a denied license becomes available.