Getting Started with FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications
Read this section after you have installed FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications and tested the management of at least one FlexNet Publisher license server. For installation and testing information, see the FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications 2024 R2 Installation Guide and FlexNet Agent Installation Guide.
Prerequisites
To make the most of managing your FlexNet licensing environment using FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications, you need a thorough understanding of the following:
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Your network topology and host names. |
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The names and locations of all the vendor daemons that contribute to your managed environment. |
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The location of all FlexNet license servers and license files. |
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The location of report logs, debug logs, and options files associated with your license servers. |
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The names of the users who are authorized to access FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications. |
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The database, operating system, and browser versions that are supported for use with FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications 2024 R2. (See the FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications 2024 R2 Release Notes.) |
Considerations for Using FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications
FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications maintains a database of all details related to license-server topology, management, and status. After you begin using FlexNet Manager for Engineering Applications in your environment, you should not revert to manual license server operations.