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

Specialized BetaLM license management with OpenLM

BetaLM is the proprietary license manager developed by BETA CAE Systems to manage its suite of high-value Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) products, such as the ANSA pre-processor and META post-processor. Used extensively in the automotive, aerospace, and petrochemical sectors, the efficiency of this simulation software is directly tied to the availability of its licenses.

OpenLM offers a robust Software License Management (SLM) solution that seamlessly integrates with the BetaLM license manager. OpenLM BetaLM monitoring provides crucial, granular usage data to ensure optimal allocation, minimize costly denials, and unlock the full potential of your software investments.

Understanding BetaLM licensing: CAE focus

As simulation software that often runs in batch mode, BetaLM’s licensing features are designed for the high-demand, complex needs of the CAE environment.

What is BetaLM?

BetaLM is a proprietary software license management solution developed by BETA CAE Systems. Its core function is to safeguard intellectual property, control license distribution, and ensure compliance for BETA CAE’s software offerings.

BetaLM licensing schemas and features

BetaLM supports flexible licensing mechanisms crucial for enterprise-level CAE usage:

License server redundancy: Supports multiple schemes, including those for load distribution and hardware failover protection (Triad).
Shared licensing: Multiple executions of the same application by the same user on the same machine will occupy a single license.
Group licensing: Allows a defined group of specific software products or features to hold a specific amount of the total available licenses.
Idle user timeout and kill user functionality: Includes mechanisms to manage license usage by identifying and terminating idle sessions, returning licenses to the pool.
Flexible short-term licensing: Supports short-term and flexible license models.

OpenLM’s solution for BetaLM license management

OpenLM provides critical monitoring and reporting capabilities for the BetaLM license manager by utilizing the beta_lm_stat tool to poll usage data. This integration turns the server’s logging and status information into a complete, centralized view.

OpenLM capability	Value for BetaLM licenses	Supported by OpenLM
Real-time usage and denials	Gain granular visibility into license activity. Denial reporting is fully supported. Report resolution is available by second.	Yes
Expiration date reporting	Track when your BetaLM licenses are due to expire, allowing for proactive renewal planning.	Yes
Multiple server redundancy	OpenLM supports monitoring BetaLM’s Triad (hardware failover) redundant server schemes.	Yes
Historical reporting	Provides comprehensive license usage history and session activity reports for in-depth analysis and vendor negotiation.	Yes
Remote administrative actions	Using the OpenLM Broker, administrators can remotely manage the BetaLM service.	Yes

The OpenLM advantage for BetaLM license manager

OpenLM ensures your CAE teams remain productive and your software expenditure on high-cost applications like ANSA and META is optimized.

Evidence-based negotiation: Detailed Denial reporting and historical usage reports provide the necessary evidence to accurately scope future license needs and negotiate favorable terms with BETA CAE Systems.
Data reliability: The use of OpenLM Broker is recommended for local polling of the beta_lm_stat utility and provides buffered communication with the OpenLM Server, preventing data loss during temporary network outages.
Centralized control: Monitor BetaLM alongside over 90 other license managers within a single, intuitive platform, simplifying complex Software Asset Management (SAM).