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:
- Has the minimum hardware requirements
- Runs on a validated platform, with supported Virtual Machine (if applicable)
- 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
- 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
- Locate the downloaded
.zip
file. - Extract its contents to a suitable directory on your computer.
Step 4: Install the Floating License Server
- Open Command Prompt as an Administrator, by right-clicking on the Command Prompt application and selecting Run as Administrator.
- Navigate to the extracted file location by typing:
cd <file location>
- Install the license server as a service by running:
flexnetls.bat -install
- 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
- 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:
- Open the
FNE_LicenseServerAdminGuide_*.pdf
located within the extracted files. - Access the guide from this article or online documentation. Info Callout Body
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.