How Do I Replace ESRD Software Licenses On A FlexNet License Server?

In order to replace an ESRD software license file currently in use on a FlexNet license server (lmgrd or lmadmin), for example if expired or upgraded, the following steps are recommended. Note: it is always recommended to make a backup of FlexNet license files before proceeding with the update.

Lmgrd License Server Manager

If using LMGRD to manage the FlexNet license server, replacing the license can be performed via LMTools.exe.

• Rename the new license file to the SAME name as the current license file in use on the FlexNet license server.
• Replace the current license file with the new license file.
• Ensure the license server name on the SERVER line of the new license file matches the name of the FlexNet license server machine.
• Start LMTools, navigate to the “Start/Stop/Reread” tab, and click “ReRead License File”.
• Verify that the ESRD software product license FEATURES are available by selecting the Server Status tab and selecting the “Perform Status Enquiry” button. The new license file FEATURES should now be seen by the FlexNet license manager and available for clients.

LMAdmin License Server Manager

LMAdmin Interface.

If using the LMAdmin Interface to manage the FlexNet license server, the above process is similar but performed through the Vendor Daemon Configuration tab:

• Rename the new license file to the SAME name as the current license file in use on the FlexNet license server.
• Replace the current license file with the new license file.
• Ensure the license server name on the SERVER line of the new license file matches the name of the FlexNet license server machine.
• Open the Web browser and go to the license server management interface at http://<server>:8090, where <server> is the machine name where the license server is running. Note: LMAdmin can also be launched by using http://localhost:8090.
• Click the Administration tab in the top right and sign in as the administrator.
• On the left side menu, click Vendor Daemon Configuration.
• In the appropriate vendor daemon row (e.g. esrd2), click the Administer button.
• Click the Reread License Files button. If the license file is successfully imported, you will see an appropriate message on the webpage. Note: a restart of the license server or the LMAdmin (Flex) service may be necessary.

For more information: FlexNet v11.19.5 License Administration Guide