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FVA-Workbench

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

Requirements​

Before you query the license manager, make sure you have:

  • OpenLM SLM v21 or later installed on a machine in your organization
  • OpenLM Broker v4.16 or later installed on the same machine as FVA-Workbench
  • A dedicated FVA-Workbench user account

Monitoring capabilities​

The current monitoring capabilities for FVA-Workbench through the OpenLM Broker are:

CommandsLogsQuantityExpiration dateDeniedBorrowingReport resolution
YesNoYesYesNoNoBy minute

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

OpenLM Broker configuration​

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with FVA-Workbench

OpenLM Broker queries the license manager locally. Once collected, the data is sent to OpenLM SLM for processing.

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

Add the FVA-Workbench license manager to OpenLM Broker​

  1. In the Broker web UI, select License Managers.

  2. Select Add license manager.

  3. In the Add license manager dialog, enter the FVA-Workbench LM port number.

  4. From the LM type drop-down, select FVA.

  5. Select Add.

    FVA-Workbench license manager added in the OpenLM Broker web UI.

  6. Select the Commands tab. Under Data Inquiry, select Execute to verify that the output is correct.

    Verifying FVA-Workbench output on the Commands tab in OpenLM Broker.

  7. Switch to the Vendors tab. Select Add Vendor, enter FVA-Workbench in the Vendor Name field, and select Continue.

  8. Select the Advanced tab and enter the FVA-Workbench login and password.

    Entering FVA-Workbench credentials on the Advanced tab in OpenLM Broker.

    Alternatively, navigate to C:\Program Files\OpenLM\OpenLM Broker\lmsettings\fva.properties and enter the credentials manually. Restart the Broker service if you use this method.

    Editing FVA-Workbench credentials in the fva.properties file.

  9. Select Save.

The FVA-Workbench license manager is now added to OpenLM Broker and will start reporting data to OpenLM SLM.

OpenLM SLM configuration​

Automatic configuration through EasyAdmin​

If you followed the preceding steps, OpenLM Broker should now be transmitting data to OpenLM SLM.
The final step is to approve the configuration in the EasyAdmin UI:

  1. Go to EasyAdmin → Start → Widgets → License Manager - Servers.

  2. Select the link showing the number of servers pending approval.

    EasyAdmin UI - License managers servers

  3. Double-click the row with Pending status. The type for FVA-Workbench is displayed as OpenLM Generic.

    Pending status license managers

  4. Verify the host name, port, and time zone, then select Approve.

At this point, FVA-Workbench is automatically added to OpenLM SLM, and the configuration is complete.

Verify your FVA-Workbench configuration​

To confirm that the FVA-Workbench License Server is monitored correctly:

  1. Open the EasyAdmin UI.
  2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager - Servers.
  3. Check that the configured license manager appears in the list.
    A green circle icon indicates an active connection to the license server.

Note: It may take up to 3 minutes for the status indicator to update for a new connection.

Last updated on by Maria Gilca

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