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

CADENAS Server management with OpenLM

CADENAS is a leading software developer known for its Strategic Parts Management solution, PARTsolutions, and Electronic Product Catalogs, eCATALOGsolutions. The efficiency of their software is critical for engineering, manufacturing, and procurement workflows.

OpenLM offers a dedicated solution for interfacing with the CADENAS Server, providing you with the deep visibility and control necessary to maximize the utilization of these high-value tools. OpenLM CADENAS integration translates license log data into actionable business intelligence, driving cost savings and productivity.

Understanding CADENAS licensing: Centralized access

The CADENAS system offers licenses for its specialized software solutions, including PARTsolutions Professional and eCATALOGsolutions. The mechanism for managing these licenses is the CADENAS Server.

What is CADENAS license manager?

The CADENAS license manager (or Server) manages the required licenses for the company’s software solutions. Customers can apply online for the licenses they need, and these licenses are tied to the specific software being used.

CADENAS licensing schemas

While CADENAS licenses can be applied for single workstations, for enterprise environments, the server mechanism is designed to handle shared access.

Network/Shared access licensing: CADENAS licenses are typically managed centrally by a server, which authorizes access for multiple users across the network. This provides flexible, cost-efficient access compared to individual node-locked licenses.
Perpetual or Subscription: Licenses are often issued based on a subscription or purchased on a perpetual basis, requiring tracking to ensure renewal decisions are fact-based.
License file dependency: Licenses are often delivered via a license file, which the server uses to authorize access to the product.

OpenLM’s solutions for CADENAS server management

OpenLM is specifically configured to monitor license usage and retrieve license statistics from the CADENAS Server. This is typically done through the OpenLM Broker, which operates on the license server machine to query information and relay it to the OpenLM Server.

OpenLM capability	Value for CADENAS licenses	Supported by OpenLM
Real-time usage monitoring	Track exactly which users, groups, and projects are currently using CADENAS licenses. The Broker queries the license server for accurate, up-to-date license information.	Yes
Historical reporting	Provides detailed reports on past license usage, identifying peak usage, idle periods, and long-term trends to optimize future purchasing.	Yes
Project and group usage reporting	Attribute license usage to specific cost centers, projects, or departments, enabling accurate internal chargeback and financial accountability.	Yes
Remote administrative actions	Use OpenLM to remotely manage the CADENAS License Server, including starting and stopping the service.	Yes
License denial monitoring	Capture and report on instances where a user is denied access (e.g., due to the license pool being saturated), providing crucial evidence for capacity planning.	Yes

The OpenLM advantage for CADENAS server management

By integrating with the CADENAS license manager, OpenLM provides a complete view of your parts management and catalog software investment, translating into measurable savings and efficiency gains.

Informed procurement: OpenLM provides the data necessary to perform fact-based reallocation and renewal decisions, ensuring you renew licenses only when they are needed most.
Centralized control: Monitor the CADENAS Server alongside all other supported license managers within the single, unified OpenLM Platform, simplifying complex Software Asset Management (SAM).
Efficiency and cost reduction: By analyzing actual usage patterns, OpenLM helps organizations identify opportunities to cut costs and maximize the efficiency of existing licenses.