Name: Mastering Dongle Management with OpenLM Platform
Start: 2026-03-05T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-05T17:00:00+00:00
Location: OpenLM

Advanced management for pure::variants license manager with OpenLM

pure::variants is a leading Product Line Engineering (PLE) solution that centralizes variability management across all engineering assets. By streamlining product line development and ensuring consistency across product variants, it’s a critical tool in complex industries like automotive and aerospace. The pure::variants License Server is the dedicated mechanism that controls access to this high-value PLE platform.

OpenLM provides a robust solution for interfacing with the pure::variants License Manager. OpenLM pure::variants monitoring delivers granular usage data, enabling administrators to optimize their floating license pools, manage user access, and make informed procurement decisions.

Understanding pure::variants licensing: Floating and borrowable

pure::variants utilizes a centralized license server model to manage concurrent access for its users.

What is pure::variants license manager?

The pure::variants License Server is the central component responsible for managing and serving floating licenses to various client applications, including the pure::variants Desktop Client, Web Client, and specialized tool integrations (e.g., IBM DOORS, MS Excel, IBM Rhapsody). The server provides a web interface for installing and updating licenses and managing current usage.

pure::variants licensing schemas

Floating licenses: This is the key enterprise model where licenses are hosted on the pure::variants License Server and shared among numerous users on the network. The server tracks the number of available and used licenses.
License borrowing: The license scheme allows a client to borrow a floating license for temporary offline use. This is configured on the license server, with a maximum borrow duration often set (e.g., Desktop Clients can borrow for up to 90 days).
License management: The server is able to serve multiple licenses, which are distinguished by the registration number and can be labeled for easier management.

OpenLM's solutions for pure::variants monitoring and analytics

OpenLM is fully configured to monitor the pure::variants License Manager. This is achieved by installing the OpenLM Broker on the same machine as the pure::variants License Manager, where it queries the license server for status information.

OpenLM capability	Value for pure::variants licenses	Supported by OpenLM
Real-time usage monitoring	Tracks usage activity with reporting resolution by minute.	Yes
License totals	Reports the total number of licenses owned and available in the pool.	Yes
License usage	Provides detailed reports on which features or user groups are consuming licenses.	Yes
License denials reporting	OpenLM’s current integration for pure::variants does not directly support tracking License Denials.	No
Borrowed license reporting	OpenLM’s current integration for pure::variants does not directly support tracking Borrowed Licenses.	No
Multiple server redundancy	OpenLM does not currently support monitoring pure::variants multiple server redundancy schemes.	No

The OpenLM advantage for pure::variants license management

OpenLM turns the server’s raw data into clear, actionable business intelligence, helping organizations master the usage of this complex PLE software.

Granular visibility: With usage tracked by the minute, OpenLM provides high-resolution data on license availability and consumption, essential for optimizing a shared resource pool.
Informed procurement: Reliable tracking of License Totals and License Usage helps IT and engineering managers assess actual need, ensuring you only purchase licenses when necessary.
Broker reliability: The use of OpenLM Broker ensures stable communication with the pure::variants server, maintaining data integrity and allowing for automatic approval and reporting to the OpenLM Server.
Unified SAM: Centralize the monitoring of the pure::variants License Manager alongside the many other engineering and technical license managers supported by OpenLM, simplifying overall Software Asset Management.