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Zetaware

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

Requirements

Before you query the license manager, install:

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

Monitoring capabilities

ItemValue
LM Type in the BrokerZetaWare
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 ZetaWare License Manager

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

Configuring via Broker UI

  1. Open the Broker web UI at http://localhost:5090. If the default port is in use, try 5091 or 5092.

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

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

  4. Enter the port number (e.g., 888) and click Add.

    Adding ZetaWare license manager in OpenLM Broker

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

    Adding ZetaWare 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 for different applications. Click Continue.

    Adding log files for ZetaWare in OpenLM Broker

  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 ZetaWare license manager and click on Approve and Merge

    Verifying the configuration

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

  6. Ensure Zetaware 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.