InfoGraph

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

Requirements

Before you query the license manager, install:

1. OpenLM SLM v21 or later on your premises, or a Software License Management Cloud (SLMC) account
2. OpenLM Broker v24.11 or higher on the same machine as the InfoGraph License Manager

Monitoring capabilities

LM Type in the Broker	Commands	Logs	Quantity	Expiration date	Denied	Borrowing	Allocations	Report resolution
InfoGraph	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Seconds

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

OpenLM Broker configuration

Adding InfoGraph License Manager in OpenLM Broker

note

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

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 InfoGraph.

4. Enter the port number (for example, 888) and select Add.

5. Go to the Settings tab.

   • The Broker may auto-detect the license file path.
   • If not, select Set license file path manually and navigate to the lgraph.xml file.

   
   Setting license file path for InfoGraph in OpenLM Broker

6. Go to the Vendors tab. Select Add Vendor, enter InfoGraph, and select Continue.

   
   Adding InfoGraph vendor in OpenLM Broker

7. Go to the Log Files tab. Select Add Log File.
   Turn off Watch files by pattern. You can add multiple log files if needed. Select Continue and then Save.

   
   Adding a log file for InfoGraph in OpenLM Broker

OpenLM configuration

If the preceding steps are complete, Broker should be transmitting data to OpenLM SLM.
Approve the configuration in the EasyAdmin UI:

1. Open EasyAdmin.

2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers.

3. Select the Servers Pending Approval link.

   
   Pending license managers in EasyAdmin

4. Double-click the pending InfoGraph entry. It will be displayed as OpenLM Generic.

   
   Pending InfoGraph license manager in EasyAdmin

5. In the Display Name field, enter a preferred name (for example, InfoGraph).

   
   Editing display name for InfoGraph license manager

6. (Optional) Go to the Custom Fields tab to add details such as country, usage scope, and description.

   
   Adding custom fields for InfoGraph license manager

7. Verify the configuration and select Approve.

At this point, InfoGraph is added to OpenLM SLM. It may take up to 3 minutes for the status to update.
A green circle icon indicates an active connection.

Verify your configuration

1. Open EasyAdmin.

2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers.

3. Confirm that the InfoGraph license manager appears in the list with a green circle icon.

   
   Green circle indicating an active connection in EasyAdmin

note

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