ZetaWare

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

Requirements

Before you query the license manager, install:

1. OpenLM SLM v2.x on your premises (or an OpenLM Cloud account)
2. OpenLM Broker v24.11 or higher on the same machine as the ZetaWare License Manager

Monitoring capabilities

LM Type in the Broker	Commands	Logs	Quantity	Expiration date	Denied	Borrowing	Allocations	Report resolution
ZetaWare	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 ZetaWare License Manager

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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 ZetaWare.

4. Enter the port number (e.g., 888) and click Add.

   
   Adding ZetaWare license manager in OpenLM Broker

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

   
   Adding ZetaWare 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 for different applications. Click Continue.

   
   Adding log files for ZetaWare 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 ZetaWare entry. It will be displayed as OpenLM Generic.

   
   Pending ZetaWare license manager in EasyAdmin

5. Verify the configuration details and click Approve.

   
   Approving ZetaWare license manager in EasyAdmin

At this point, ZetaWare 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 ZetaWare license manager appears in the list with a green circle icon.

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