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
Local License Server Requirements
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
Install the License Server
Step 1: 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 2: Extract the Downloaded Files
- Locate the downloaded
.zipfile. - Extract its contents to a suitable directory on your computer.
Step 3: Access the Installation Guide
- You can refer to the installation guide in one of the following ways:
- Open the
FNE_LicenseServerAdminGuide_*.pdflocated within the extracted files. - Access the guide from this article or online documentation.
Step 4: Install the Floating License Server
- Ensure your system meets the Local License Server requirements as mentioned on top in this article
- 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
Step 5: Add Licenses
- Learn how to add licenses to the floating license server by following the instructions here
Recommended: Update the Default Password
- A password is required to modify Floating License Server settings if
security.enabled=true. - The default password can be found in the license server archive.
- Update this password after installation to enhance security.
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.