This page describes the steps needed to get the ARTeMIS License Server installed and how to use it.
Structural Vibration Solutions A/S are using the RLM license management system from Reprise Software. Below is an introduction needed to get started, but for the complete description of the ARTeMIS License Server features please consult the RLM License Administration page.
The ARTeMIS License Server in the following just called the License Server consists of a generic license server that is an executable program called rlm.exe and an dedicated ARTeMIS server named svibs.set.
The files should be installed on a computer that can be seen over the network from all the client computers that will be running ARTeMIS Modal. In the following the name of this server computer is assumed to be ServerHostName. Anywhere this name is used you should replace it with whatever host name or IP address your server computer is having.
Along with these two files you will add one or more license files in the same folder. The license file(s) will contain information about the licenses you have available for the clients.
The License Server contains an embedded Web Server which can be used to perform most administration of the License Server itself. To use the web server, simply point your browser to: http://ServerHostName:5054 and select the operation you would like to perform.
You will by email receive a download link to the installation program for the License Server. This installation program should be downloaded and executed on the computer that will host the License Server. The typical installation folder is C:\Program Files\Structural Vibration Solutions\ARTeMIS License Server.
On the desktop and in the Startup Menu there will be an icon for starting the License Server executable rlm.exe. It should be running all the time you wish clients to be able to check licenses in and out.
The License Server needs to have at least one license file associated to administrate what licenses can be checked out. This license file will be locked to either a network or a USB dongle host ID. This depends on the license solution you have purchased. To obtain this host ID please execute the utility program LicenseManager.exe, or the console version called LicenseManagerConsole.exe located in the installation folder. The typical installation folder is C:\Program Files\Structural Vibration Solutions\ARTeMIS License Server. When executed, it will present the host ID both for the network, and for the USB dongle if it is inserted. Copy the appropriate host ID to an email and sent it to support@svibs.com. We will then digital sign the required license file with the host ID, and the available ARTeMIS Modal licenses, and send it back to you as an attachment in an email.
In the email you will receive the attached license file is called Server.lic. you should copy to the folder where the License Server is installed. You may use the utility program LicenseManager.exe to perform this copy operation.
The license file will have a similar structure as the example below:
HOST ServerHostName ServerHostID 5053
ISV svibs
LICENSE svibs artm_a 1.5 permanent 1 hostid=ANY sig="XXX"
LICENSE svibs artm_c 1.5 permanent 5 hostid=ANY sig="XXX"
The license file contains information which configures the license server and describes all the licenses granted from the ISV (svibs) to their customer. License Files have 3 types of lines:
For more information about the license file structure please consult the RLM License Administration page.
If you wish to install the License Server as a service please execute the Web Server http://ServerHostName:5054 and install the service using the web interface, select "Manage Windows Service" from the main menu on the left. You will get a form with 3 data fields:
All 3 fields will be filled in with default values. You can just select "Install Service", and the "rlm" service will be installed for you. By default, the logfile is put in the directory with the rlm.exe binary, and it is named rlm.log. Also, by default, rlm will search for all license files in this directory.
If you select "Remove Service", the service name specified in the form will be removed.
In order to start using a floating license on a client computer the a license file (.lic) specifying the License Server host computer must be specified. In the email you received with the Server.lic there will be a template of this license file attached. This file is called Client.lic and looks like below:
HOST ServerHostName ANY 5053
LICENSE svibs rlm_roam 1.0 permanent uncounted hostid=ANY sig="XXX"
The first line indicate the host server at the here the ServerHostName should be changed to match the right computer name hosting the License Server. The line below indicate that this client can check out a so-called Roaming License that allows the client computer to be disconnected from the network up to 30 days. If the License Administrator does not wish the client to have this option, then this line should be deleted before it is copied to the client computer. The Client.lic file should be installed on any computer where ARTeMIS Modal is installed.