Licman

OpenLM can interface with Licman to monitor license usage and obtain statistics.
The Licman server is queried locally by OpenLM Broker, which sends the data to OpenLM SLM for monitoring and reporting.

Requirements

• OpenLM SLM (Windows, Linux, or Docker) installed anywhere on the network
• OpenLM Broker installed on the same machine as the Licman server

Check the OpenLM system requirements before installation.

Monitoring capabilities

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

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

OpenLM SLM configuration

1. Install OpenLM SLM.
2. In EasyAdmin, go to Start → Administration → License Manager Servers.
3. Select Add LM.
4. Enter a Display Name (for example, My Licman Server).
5. In Type, select Licman.
6. Toggle Use Broker ON.
7. Leave Is Triad Configuration OFF (Licman does not support multiple server redundancy).
8. Enter the Hostname (for example, my_licman_server).
9. Enter the Port (for example, 11111). Licman does not require a specific port.
10. Select the license server's Time Zone.
11. Select Save.

OpenLM Broker configuration

1. Install the latest OpenLM Broker.
2. Select Add Port.
3. Select Licman as the License Manager Type and enter the same Port as in the Server configuration.
4. In Commands, set the path to licman20_appl.exe on the Licman server. Select Update → Apply.
5. Verify that Status and data_inquiry commands appear.
6. Select Apply, then Restart Broker.

Alternative: Broker web UI

1. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:5090/.
2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.
3. Select Licman, enter a port, and select Add.
4. In Commands, set the path to licman20_appl.exe.
5. In Vendors, enter the Licman vendor name.
6. Select Save.

Verifying in EasyAdmin

1. In EasyAdmin, go to Start → Widgets → License Servers.
2. Confirm that the Licman server appears in the list.
3. A green circle means an active connection.