Configuring a license server on UNIX

Configure and use License Key Server for UNIX.

With floating and named-user floating keys you can manage and maintain licenses on single, multiple, or redundant license servers on UNIX. You can apply the UNIX commands to all UNIX operating systems unless the text indicates the command is for a specific UNIX operating system.

Configuring floating and named-user keys on a UNIX server
Learn how to configure floating or named-user floating licenses on a UNIX license server.
Combining named-user and floating licenses
You can use the named-user and floating licenses combination to manage licenses. Before you combine the named-user and floating licenses, it is important to understand the rules that FlexNet applies when checking licenses. To use this combination, first test the named-user licenses for a possible checkout before testing a floating license.
Configuring redundant license servers on UNIX
You can configure the License Key Server in a fault-tolerant configuration known as redundant servers.
Starting and stopping the UNIX license server
After you import or enter the license key, start the License Key Server. The license server will not start until license keys are installed.
Changing your license usage order on UNIX
The License_Map file is a text file that defines license usage order.
Configuring a Windows client for a UNIX license server
You can use License Key Administrator or Installation Manager to configure a Windows client to use a UNIX license server
License manager commands for license servers on UNIX
Learn about the system administration commands and daemons that are used by License Manager.
Determining the version and the platform for UNIX
Identify the lmgrd version and platform name for your license server.
Removing the License Key Server from UNIX
Learn how to remove the License Key Server from the server.
Removing License Key Server by using Installation Manager
Learn how to remove the License Key Server by using IBM Installation Manager.

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