FlexNet Embedded

This guide explains how to configure OpenLM to monitor a FlexNet Embedded license manager and collect usage statistics.

How it works

OpenLM Server queries the FlexNet Embedded server’s XML API to retrieve license usage and statistics. The data is aggregated and displayed in EasyAdmin reports.
For more details, see What is FlexNet Embedded?.

Diagram of how OpenLM Server interfaces with a FlexNet Embedded server

OpenLM Server configuration

1. In EasyAdmin, go to Administration → License Manager servers.

2. Select the LM Servers tab.

3. Click + Add LM.

4. Fill in the fields:

   • Type: FlexNet Embedded
   • Description: recognizable name (e.g., FlexNet Embedded server)
   • Time zone: match the license server’s location
   • Hostname: server hostname or IP
   • Port: see instructions below
   • Vendor name: e.g., Avid, NVIDIA

5. Click Test to verify.

6. Click Apply, then Save.

Find the FlexNet Embedded port number

1. Open the web UI (e.g., http://win10:8888/FneServer/).
2. Click Properties and status.
3. Locate Listen port.

Locate the listening port in the web UI.

Nvidia customers

If the XML API cannot be queried remotely:

1. Edit translator-config.properties (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA\License Server\Tomcat\webapps\fne\WEB-INF\classes\translator-config.properties).
2. Change:

   RESTRICT_TO_LOCALHOST=false

3. Save and restart the FlexNet Embedded server.

Verify configuration

1. Open EasyAdmin (http://<OpenLM Server FQDN>:5015 or https://cloud.openlm.com).
2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager servers.
3. Confirm the FlexNet Embedded server appears with a green status.

Known limitations

• License denials not monitored
• No support for multiple server redundancy