Installing the SDL License Server Manager

Install the SDL License Server Manager to configure and manage the network licenses for an SDL product (for example Trados Studio or SDL Passolo). 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.

Installing the SDL License Server Manager

Procedure

  1. Download the SDL License Server Manager installer from the Downloads section of your SDL Account.
  2. Execute the installer on the computer that you want to act as the license server.
  3. Follow the installation steps.

Components

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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.

Default storing location

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The default location for storing the installed License Server Manager, imported license files and preferences is:

Procedure

  1. 32-bit computers: C:\Program Files\Common Files\SDL\Sentinel
  2. 64-bit computers: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\SDL\Sentinel

Changing the default port number

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If you need to change the default port number, open the SafeNet License Manager application (WlmAdmin.exe) and go to Edit menu > Preferences > Server Port.