Install the Floating License Server

This guide covers the steps to set up a floating license server.
Already have a license server installed? Refer to the license server management guide
Need to connect individual computers to the license server? Check out these connection instructions

 

Install the License Server

Step 1: Confirm the server prerequisites

To set up a floating license server, ensure that the system on which the license server will be installed:

  1. Has the minimum hardware requirements
  2. Runs on a validated platform, with supported Virtual Machine (if applicable)
  3. Meets the correct Java prerequisites and ensure that the JAVA_HOME (or JRE_HOME) environment variable on your system is set to the path for your default JDK (or JRE) installation

    Click here for an instruction video on meeting the Java prerequisites

     
     

Step 2: Download the Floating License Server Software

  1. Obtain the latest installers for the License Server from the Online Software Activation website. For more information, refer to how to download and install the newest version of Materialise Software.

Step 3: Extract the Downloaded Files

  1. Locate the downloaded .zip file.
  2. Extract its contents to a suitable directory on your computer.

Step 4: Install the Floating License Server

  1. Open Command Prompt as an Administrator, by right-clicking on the Command Prompt application and selecting Run as Administrator.
  2. Navigate to the extracted file location by typing: cd <file location>
  3. Install the license server as a service by running: flexnetls.bat -install
  4. Verify that the service is running by typing: flexnetls.bat -status 

Click here for an instruction video on the installation steps

 
 

 

Change the default password

Your License Server (LLS) has been set up with online activation and security enabled. This means you will need to use a password for any administrative actions.

Default Credentials:

  • Username: admin
  • Password: Adm1nistrator!

It is recommended that you change the default administrative password, using the following command:

flexnetlsadmin.bat -server http://localhost:7070/api/1.0/instances/~ -authorize admin Adm1nistrator! -users -edit admin <new_password>

Click here for an instruction video on how to change the default password

 
 

 

 

 

Step 4: Manage Licenses

  1. Learn how to add licenses to the floating license server by following the instructions here

Additional Resources

Extended Instructions

For more technical and extended instructions, you can refer to the installation guide in one of the following ways:

Optional: Install the License Server Manager

The FlexNet License Server Manager provides a browser-based interface to monitor and configure the license server.
For more details, consult the FlexNet License Server Manager Guide.

 

 

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