ASH WARE
Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve license statistics from ASH WARE.
Before you begin
- OpenLM Platform.
- OpenLM Broker v25.x or higher installed on the same machine as ASH WARE, and approve it in Broker Hub.
Monitoring capabilities
| LM Type in the Broker | Commands | Logs | Quantity | Expiration date | Denied | Borrowing | Allocations | Report resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASH WARE | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Seconds |
Using the Broker also allows buffered communication and allows remote start and stop of the license manager service.
Configure OpenLM Broker
Open Broker UI at http://localhost:5090/.
2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.
3. From the LM Type drop-down list, select ASH WARE.
4. Enter the port number (default: 6333) and select Add.
Setting executable path for ASH WARE in OpenLM Broker
5. In the Executable Path field, browse to the installation directory of the ASH WARE .exe file.
6. Select Save.
7. To verify the configuration, select Execute in the Commands tab.
Example of a successful execution result
8. Go to the Vendors tab. Select Add Vendor, enter ASH WARE, and select Continue.
Adding ASH WARE vendor in OpenLM Broker
9. Select Save.
Approve ASH WARE in OpenLM Platform
- Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
- From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
- Select the ASH WARE license manager, then select Approve and Merge.
Verify the integration
- In OpenLM Platform, go to License Servers Live → Server Statistics.
- Confirm ASH WARE appears with a green status indicator.
It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for a new connection.