Applies to:
Server Manager 6.x and Up

 

Using Server Manager

Overview

When you launch the Server Manager, the main screen shows two sections:

1. Server Information – details about your server and license service

2. Network Licenses Installed – details about licenses on the server

You can resize or maximize the window. Text in either section can be copied using Ctrl+C (select text first, or Ctrl+A for all).

 

Server Information Window

• Shows server name, ports, and license service status

• Use Ctrl+C to copy text

• Click the Status button to see license usage (info appears in the same window; use the Status button to refresh)

Buttons Overview

Refresh – Update the display after replacing Server.lic or editing the options file. FLEXnet may take up to 60 seconds to read changes.

Start/Stop Service – Start or stop the license service manually if automatic start is restricted.

Options – Set client communication ports and enable/disable borrowing. Changing options automatically restarts the license service.

Activate/Deactivate – Activate activatable licenses or deactivate network licenses (certificate licenses cannot be deactivated).

Create Client.ini – Generates the .ini file required for client installs. See Prepare the Client Install.

Unusable Licenses – Displays licenses that cannot be used (expired, broken, or moved).

Open LIC Folder – Opens the folder containing Server.lic and Palisade network software. Only modify files if instructed by the guide or Technical Support.

Advanced Options – Opens advanced settings (zoom-in icon). See Server Manager Advanced Options for details.

Network Licenses Installed Window

• Lists all active Concurrent and Enterprise licenses (5.0+ releases)

• Hover over entries to see full details if text is truncated

• Multiple entries for the same Activation ID may appear if you purchased additional concurrencies