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Parasoft

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve license statistics from Parasoft.

Requirements

Before you query the license manager, install:

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

Monitoring capabilities

ItemValue
LM Type in the BrokerParasoft
CommandsNo
LogsYes
QuantityNo
Expiration dateNo
DeniedNo
BorrowingNo
AllocationsNo
Report resolutionSeconds

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

OpenLM Broker configuration

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the Parasoft License Manager

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

Configuring via Broker UI

  1. Open Broker UI at http://localhost:5090/.

  2. Go to License Managers -> Add License Manager.

  3. From the LM Type drop-down list, select Parasoft.

  4. Enter the port number (e.g., 889) and click Add.

    Adding Parasoft license manager in OpenLM Broker

  5. Go to the Vendors tab. Click Add Vendor, enter Parasoft, and click Continue.

    Adding Parasoft vendor in OpenLM Broker

  6. Go to the Log Files tab. Click Add Log File. Turn off Watch file by pattern. You can add multiple logs. Click Continue.

  7. Click Save.

Configure OpenLM Platform

  1. Log in to OpenLM Platform.

  2. From Menu, go to License Servers.

    On left menu, select Pending Server

  3. On left menu, select Pending Server

  4. On the list, select the Parasoft license manager and click on Approve and Merge

    Verifying the configuration

  5. In OpenLM Web Interface -> Menu -> License Servers Live -> Server Statistics.

  6. Ensure Parasoft appears in the list with a green status indicator.

Note: It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for new connections.