Sentinel HASP license Management with OpenLM

Sentinel HASP (Hardware Against Software Piracy), a legacy system from Aladdin Knowledge Technologies (now part of Thales Group), is a renowned concurrent usage software licensing solution. It enforces strong security through both hardware keys (dongles) and software protection. While it has been succeeded by Sentinel HL and Sentinel LDK, many high-value engineering and specialized applications still rely on older Sentinel HASP keys.

OpenLM provides full support for interfacing with the Sentinel HASP license manager, specifically versions 5.0 and higher. OpenLM Sentinel HASP monitoring delivers real-time usage data, denial reports, and the necessary control to ensure compliance and maximize the utilization of these critical, security-enforced licenses.

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Understanding Sentinel HASP licensing: Hardware and software protection

Sentinel HASP offers two core protection types, both tied to the central Sentinel Admin Control Center:

What is Sentinel HASP?

Sentinel HASP is a concurrent usage software licensing solution that provides software security via hardware and software devices. It enables software vendors to select a variety of license models, from perpetual to time-based, and select hardware or software license management.

Sentinel HASP Licensing Schemas

HASP offers flexibility in how licenses are protected and consumed:

  • HASP HL (Hardware Key): This utilizes hardware dongles (USB keys) to enforce software protection and licensing. No internet connection is required to access the license server and obtain licenses. These keys are often color-coded (e.g., Sentinel HL Pro keys are purple).
  • HASP SL (Software Key): This employs software protection keys to enforce licensing. Licenses are often tied to a specific computer’s fingerprint.
  • Concurrent (Network) Licensing: Users can use licenses on an as-needed basis, up to the limit of concurrent users (seats) allowed by the license.
  • Detachable Licenses (Borrowing): The network key can be configured to allow users to check out a “detachable” license seat for a limited time (e.g., max 30 days). This allows the user to run the software without being connected to the network.
  • Virtualization Support: Sentinel HASP offers industry-leading support for licensing in virtual environments and can tie licenses to specific Virtual Machines (VMs).
  • License Models: HASP supports complex license models, including charge-by-session, charge-by-features, and subscription models.

OpenLM's solution for Sentinel HASP license monitoring and optimization

OpenLM seamlessly interfaces with the Sentinel HASP Admin Control Center web interface to extract comprehensive license statistics. The OpenLM Broker is recommended for full monitoring capabilities.

 

OpenLM Capability Value for Sentinel HASP Licenses Supported
Real-time Usage Monitoring Tracks license usage in real-time. Report resolution is By minute. Yes
Denials Reporting Provides advanced reporting on license denial events. Yes
License Inventory & Usage Displays Sentinel HASP license inventory and currently active products. Yes
Idle Session Detection & Harvesting OpenLM can identify idle applications and automatically close them (harvesting) in accordance with your policies. Yes
License Access Control Provides smarter access control, ensuring the right license is used by the right user. Yes
Borrowed License Reporting OpenLM does not currently support tracking borrowed HASP licenses. No
Multiple Server Redundancy OpenLM does not currently support monitoring Sentinel HASP’s multiple server redundancy schemes. No

The OpenLM advantage for Sentinel HASP licenses

OpenLM helps you leverage the advanced features of Sentinel HASP while eliminating common issues like overspending and license unavailability.

  • Maximize ROI with Harvesting: Optimization features identify unused or underutilized licenses, allowing organizations to reclaim and make them available for usage, resulting in significant cost savings.
  • Prevent Downtime: By ensuring licenses are available when needed, OpenLM helps prevent downtime caused by insufficient licenses or idle sessions, increasing user productivity.
  • Centralized Dashboard: OpenLM offers a centralized dashboard for managing licenses across various software applications, simplifying the management process and providing a unified view of license usage.
  • Data for Negotiations: OpenLM provides data on actual software usage, strengthening your position during negotiations with software vendors. 
How-to guide: Configure OpenLM for Sentinel HASP license manager

Sentinel HASP license configuration and implementation guide

Monitoring the Sentinel HASP License Manager requires ensuring that the OpenLM Server or OpenLM Broker can interface with the Sentinel Admin Control Center web interface, typically over port 1947.

  • Recommended Method: Install the OpenLM Broker on the HASP server to query the server locally and collect log-based data, enabling full monitoring, including denials.
  • Alternative: The OpenLM Server can query HASP directly, though this is limited to totals and usage (no denials).

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