LexFloat

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve license statistics from LexFloat Server.

Requirements

Before you query the license manager, install:

1. OpenLM SLM on your premises (or an OpenLM Cloud account)
2. OpenLM Broker v25.2 or higher on the same machine as the LexFloat Server license manager

Monitoring capabilities

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

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 LexFloat Server License Manager

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 LexFloat Server.

4. Enter the port number (e.g., 889) and click Add.

   
   Adding LexFloat Server license manager in OpenLM Broker

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

   
   Adding LexFloat Server 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. Click Continue.

   
   Adding a log file for LexFloat Server in OpenLM Broker

7. Click Save.

OpenLM configuration

If the above 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. Click the Servers Pending Approval link.

   
   Pending license managers in EasyAdmin

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

   
   Pending LexFloat Server license manager in EasyAdmin

5. (Optional) Modify the display name. Verify the configuration and click Approve.

   
   Approving LexFloat Server license manager in EasyAdmin

At this point, LexFloat Server is added to OpenLM SLM.
It may take a few moments for the data to be parsed and displayed.
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 LexFloat Server 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.