Problem Statement

How do I use the SLM Configuration Wizard in V9 and above to connect to a license server?

Solution

This knowledge base article describes how to use the SLM Configuration Wizard in V9 and above versions connecting to a license server or use a standalone license. 

NOTE: If you are using aspenONE V8.x or older version of SLM Configuration Wizard, refer to KB 142627.

1. Run the SLM Configuration Wizard.
Go to: Start | All Programs | AspenTech | Aspen SLM | aspenONE SLM License Manager, then click the Configure button to launch the SLM Configuration Wizard.

NOTE: For some operating systems you may have to execute the aspenONE SLM License Manager using the 'Run as Administrator' option. The application writes entries into the Windows Registry, and Administrator privileges are required for this.

2. Type the license server name in the "Server Name or IP" box and click the "Add Server" button.

NOTE: You can add multiple license servers if required. 

Advanced Settings Configuration Options:

• For Expiration Remainder (days), allows you to specify the number of days before a product license expires that a reminder will be sent to you.
• Select Enable Broadcasting, specify the Interval (min) if you want the SLM to broadcast (search) for licenses on the network.
• Log time zone information: logs time zone information in the server log.
• Ignore local keys: Ignores the local license keys.
• Search Configured Servers for all available buckets at Runtime: Indicates whether you do or do not want to search all configured servers for all available buckets.
• Log IP addresses: Logs the IP address in the server log. The log file is saved on the SLM server in the same directory where the license server is installed.

The order of Servers can be selected by using the "Up" and "Down" buttons
 

       
Click the "Show Buckets" button to verify the desired or required "default" bucket(s) are checked.
 

3. Click the "Apply Changes" button to initialize the license and complete the process.

4. Finally, click "Close" button and open AspenTech products to test the license connection.

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