Altair

This guide describes how to configure OpenLM with the Altair License Server (ALS) to monitor license usage and collect statistics.

Requirements

To query Altair License Server, ensure the following:

1. OpenLM Server v21.x or higher is installed on a machine in your organization or on a Cloud account.
2. OpenLM Broker v21.x or higher is installed on the same machine as the Altair License Server.

Monitoring capabilities

Monitoring capabilities available through OpenLM Broker include:

• License usage monitoring
• Denials reporting
• Log-based activity data
• Buffered communication between Broker and Server
• Ability to remotely start and stop the license service

Full list of supported capabilities.

Configuring OpenLM Broker

OpenLM integration with ALS is similar to LMX, with the difference being the use of the almutil utility to query usage data.

Make sure OpenLM Broker is already installed and configured to report to OpenLM Server before continuing.

Automatic Broker configuration

1. In the Broker configuration tool, click Detect.
   
   If the ALS service is running, Broker creates the port node automatically with required settings.

2. Click Apply to commit changes.

3. Click Restart Broker.

Verify the setup: go to Commands → data_inquiry and click Execute.

Manual Broker configuration

If autodetect fails:

1. Click Add Port and enter the ALS port (default: 6200).
2. From License Manager Type, select Altair. Click Apply.
3. Under Commands, set the path to the folder containing almutil.exe (e.g. C:\Program Files\Altair\licensing13.3\bin). Click Update → Apply.
4. Under Vendors, select “Vendor Name to Be Filled” and enter a descriptive name (e.g. “Altair”). Click Apply.
5. Click Restart Broker.
6. Continue with OpenLM Server configuration (below).

Configuring OpenLM Server

Automatic configuration (EasyAdmin)

If Broker is configured, it will send data to Server automatically. To approve it:

1. Open EasyAdmin (via browser: http://<OpenLM Server FQDN>:5015 or Windows Start → OpenLM → EasyAdmin).
2. In License Manager Servers, find the server under Pending approval.
3. Approve the ALS server.
   

Manual configuration (EasyAdmin)

If automatic approval fails, add ALS manually:

1. Go to Administration → License Manager Servers → Add LM.
2. Enter a Display name.
3. From Type, select LMX.
4. Add an optional Description (e.g. “Altair License Server”).
5. Set the Time Zone to match the server location.
6. Enter the Hostname and Port (default: 6200).
7. Enable Triad configuration if applicable.
8. Check Use Broker.
9. Click Save.

Verifying monitoring

To confirm ALS monitoring:

1. Open EasyAdmin → Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers.
2. Verify ALS appears in the list.
3. Status indicator will show green once connected.

Note: It may take up to 3 minutes for a new connection to display as active.