Installing the SDL License Server Manager
Install the SDL License Server Manager to configure and manage the network licenses for an SDL product. The SDL License Server Manager is based on third-party licensing technology from SafeNet. It uses the TCP/IP protocol for dispensing licensing seats across the network.
Before you begin
Make sure you complete all prerequisites for installing SDL License Server Manager.
About this task
The SDL License Server Manager installer adds the following utilities to your computer:
- Locking Utility (Wechoid). This SafeNet utility generates locking codes for activating network licenses on the servers with no Internet connection.
- SafeNet License Manager (WlmAdmin). This SafeNet utility monitors all licensing activity and controls the distribution of license seats to clients.
- SDL License Server Manager. This is the utility used to activate SDL products online.
The default location for storing the installed License Server Manager, as well as the imported license files and preferences is:
- 32-bit computers: C:\Program Files\Common Files\SDL\Sentinel
- 64-bit computers: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\SDL\Sentinel
Procedure
- Download the SDL License Server Manager installer from the Downloads section of your SDL Account.
- Execute the installer on the computer that you want to act as the license server.
- Follow the installation steps.
- If you need to change the default port number, open the SafeNet License Manager application (WlmAdmin.exe) and go to .