Problem Statement:
How to install Software License Manager (SLM) License Server?

Solution:
This knowledge base article provides the installation steps for the SLM License Server application. AspenTech recommends to setup a seperate server (Physical, Virtual, or Cloud) to host SLM License Server. Please refer to the software and hardware specifications here.


First, download the latest version of the SLM Tools from the Download Center.
Once you have downloaded the SLM Tools, extract the zip file to a local folder on your C drive and then run setup.exe with the Run as Administrator option.

Next, follow these steps to install the SLM License Server:
1)  At the Welcome screen, click the Install and configure SLM button.



2)  Accept the aspenONE Software License Terms by checking the I accept the terms of this agreement checkbox and click Next.

3)  At the aspenONE Product screen, expand SLM License Server and SLM Tools and select the following minimum requirements to be installed:

a.     SLM License Server

i.  Auto Upload Tool

Note: HTTP Server is optional. If this license server will also act as a usage log collection server, then this option will need to be installed. 

b.    SLM Tools

i.  SLM Server Admin Tools (WLMAdmin for Administrators)
ii. SLM Client Tools

Note: Dongle Driver and Aspen Licensing Dashboard are optional. The Dongle Driver will need to be installed if your license is locked to an Aspen USB Dongle.

4)  At the Specify license file screen, click on the Browse button and select your license. Click Next. 

Note: The license will be loaded automatically after the install. You may choose not to load your license during the install, but you will need to load it manually after the install. See knowledge base article 22408 to learn how to load a network license.



5)  At the Specify Window services account information screen, provide a domain account username and password that has administrative privileges. Click Next. 

Note: If your computer is not on a domain, you can use the local Administrator account by typing the computer_name\Administrator in the username field and use the Administrator password.

You may also use the computer’s SYSTEM account by typing in ‘SYSTEM’ for the username and leave the password blank.



6)  At the Verify your installation screen, click the Install Now button.



7)  During the installation, around 91% completion of the SLM License Server, the Auto Upload Tool will display its Configuration Tool. You may close the window and configure this at a later date or configure it now and click OK.

Visit knowledge base article 22451 for more information about configuring the Auto Upload Tool.

Note: The installation will pause until an action is made. When the Configuration Tool is displayed, it may be hidden behind the installer. 



8)  Once the installation is finished, click the Finish button.



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