Floating license server v2.0

Introduction

The Objective Systems Floating License Server can be run as a native Windows service. The service can be started at system boot, or at any other time by using lsInstall.bat. It can be managed using the Servies admnistrative tool.

Service Installation

For the service to install and run successfully, .Net Framework 1.1 and the .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 must be installed. You can download it from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=a8f5654f-088e-40b2-bbdb-a83353618b38&displaylang=en

To install the floating license service, use the batch file lsInstall.bat or use the start menu .

To use the command from a DOS prompt:

   cd c:\licsvr\bin
   lsInstall.bat

To use the start menu:

    Objective Systems Floating License Server -> 
    Install Floating License Service

Service Uninstallation

To uninstall the floating license service, use the batch file lsUninstall.bat or use the start menu .

To use the command from a DOS prompt:

   cd c:\licsvr\bin
   lsUninstall.bat

To use the start menu:

    Objective Systems Floating License Server -> 
    Uninstall Floating License Service

Starting and Stopping the Service

The server's license file osyslic.txt should be copied to bin\ subdirectory.

The service is started and stopped like any other Windows service. You can use the GUI Services interface:

   Control Panel ->
   Administrative Tools ->
   Services

Look for service "Objective Systems Floating License Service".

Running Client Program

To run a client program like ASN1VE, you must put a client's license file (osyslic.txt) in the same location as the client executable.

Log Files

The server creates two log files named err.log and licServer.log. File err.log contains error information when the server exits at startup time. File licServer.log contains information on errors and warnings generated during the server operation.

Remove Floating License Server Package

To remove the server package from your computer, use the start menu:

    Objective Systems Floating License Server -> 
    Remove Floating License Server