Autodesk COMBUSTION-4 Network Guide - Page 24

4 License Server Configuration This chapter provides information for configuring the FLEXlm license server and for modifying a license server configuration. Obtaining the Server Host Name and ID There are three steps for configuring the license server. You obtain the server host name and ID, set up a license file, and configure the server. Configuring the license server requires a thorough understanding of the network configuration model you plan to deploy. See "Network Configuration Models" in Chapter 2, "Network Planning Concepts''. To obtain the host name and ID, you must run the lmtools.exe installed by the AdLM Setup.exe. To obtain the host name and ID: 1. Do one of the following: • Choose Start | Programs | Autodesk Network License Manager and select LMTOOLS. • Go to the directory where you installed the AdLM (the default path is C:\Program Files\Autodesk Network License Manager) and select lmtools.exe. 2. Click the Systems Settings tab. 3. Do one of the following: • Write down the Computer/Hostname and the Host ID (Ethernet Address). • Click Save HOSTID Info to a File. Note: If your server has more than one Ethernet adapter, select one that corresponds to a physical network adapter. 5. Choose File | Exit. 4. In the Network Setup wizard, enter this information on the Server Configuration page. 5. Click Next to continue. Obtaining and Setting Up a License File The license file identifies important licensing information, including license type, and the number of seats available for use. To obtain a license file: 1. Obtain the following information: • Product serial number(s). • Servername. • Host ID number. • An email address where Discreet can send the license file. 2. Provide the information to the Discreet Registration and Authorization office. Refer to the "Read This First" card for information about contacting the Discreet Registration and Authorization office. The Registration and Authorization office will email you the license file in text format. To set up a license file: 1. Copy the contents of the license file (you received from Discreet via e-mail) to a text editor. 2. Save the file to the AdLM default directory C:\Program Files\Autodesk Network License Manager\License or in the License folder in the directory where you installed the AdLM. 3. Save the file as combustion.lic file. Note: You can name the license file anything you like. However, the name must have a .lic or .dat extension. The combustion.lic file is used to configure the server. 20