Kisters VSLM

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve statistics from the Kisters VSLM License Manager.

Before you begin

Before starting, install:

• OpenLM Platform
• OpenLM Broker v25.x or higher installed on the same machine as VSLM, and approve it in Broker Hub.

Monitoring capabilities

LM Type in the Broker	License totals	License usage	Denials	Borrowing	Expiration date	Redundancy	Report resolution
VSLM	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Seconds

Using the Broker also allows buffered communication and allows remote start and stop of the license manager service.

Configure OpenLM Broker

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the VSLM License Manager

OpenLM Broker must be installed and configured to report to OpenLM before proceeding.

Add manually

1. Open the Broker web UI at http://localhost:5090. If the default port is in use, try 5091 or 5092. You can also select Detect to automatically detect the license manager.

2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.

3. Select VSLM from the drop-down list, enter the port number (for example, 888), and select Add.

   In Commands, confirm settings or adjust as needed.

   In Vendors, select Add Vendor, enter VSLM, and select Continue.

   In Log Files, select Add Log File, browse to the VSLM log location, and ensure Watch file by pattern is off.

   Select Save.

Approve Kisters VSLM in OpenLM Platform

1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
2. From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
3. Select the Kisters VSLM license manager, then select Approve and Merge.

Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to License Servers Live → Server Statistics.
2. Confirm Kisters VSLM appears with a green status indicator.

note

It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for a new connection.