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IPGLock

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve statistics from the IPGLock license manager.

Requirements​

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • OpenLM SLM v2.x installed on a machine in your organization or an OpenLM Platform account
  • OpenLM Broker v4.17 or higher installed on the same machine as the IPGLock license manager

Monitoring capabilities​

The current monitoring capabilities for IPGLock through OpenLM Broker are:

FeatureResolutionLicense totalsLicense usageDenials reportingBorrowed license reportingExpiration date reportingMultiple server redundancy
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OpenLM Broker configuration​

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the IPGLock license manager
Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the IPGLock license manager

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Install and configure OpenLM Broker before starting these steps.

Manual configuration (Broker desktop UI)​

  1. Select Add Port.
  2. Enter the IPGLock server port number (default: 11010).
  3. From License Manager Type, select IPGLock. Select Apply.
  4. In Commands, select Data Inquiry (IPGLock uses the Telnet protocol) and select Execute. Verify that the output is valid.
  5. Go to the Vendors node, enter IPGLock as the vendor name, and select Apply.
  6. Select the Log Files node and browse to the IPGLock log file location.

Broker log file configuration

Manual configuration (Broker web UI)​

  1. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:5090/.
  2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.
    Opening Add License Manager in the OpenLM Broker web UI.
  3. Select IPGLock from the type dropdown, enter the port number, and select Add.
    Adding the IPGLock license manager in OpenLM Broker.
  4. In the Commands tab, confirm the Service Name is correct and select Execute to verify the Telnet command works.
    Verifying the IPGLock Telnet command on the Commands tab in OpenLM Broker.
  5. Go to the Vendors tab → Add Vendor, enter IPGLock, and select Continue.
    Adding the IPGLock vendor on the Vendors tab in OpenLM Broker.
  6. Go to the Log Files tab, browse to the IPGLock log file, and select Continue.
    Adding the IPGLock log file on the Log Files tab in OpenLM Broker.
  7. Select Save.

OpenLM SLM configuration​

Automatic configuration through EasyAdmin​

  1. Open EasyAdmin (Start → Widgets → License Manager - Servers).
  2. Select the Servers pending approval icon.
    Selecting the Servers pending approval icon in EasyAdmin.
  3. Double-click the IPGLock entry (type will show as OpenLM Generic).
  4. Optionally rename the connection, leave type as OpenLM Generic, ensure Enabled is on, and select Approve.
    Approving the IPGLock entry as OpenLM Generic in EasyAdmin.

At this point, the IPGLock license manager is added and data will start appearing after a short delay. A green circle indicates an active connection.

Verify your configuration​

  1. Open EasyAdmin in your browser.
  2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Servers.
  3. Confirm that IPGLock appears in the list with a green status circle.
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It may take up to 3 minutes for a new connection to display as active.

Last updated on by Maria Gilca