Flexnet Embedded (FNE)

This guide explains how to configure OpenLM to monitor a FlexNet Embedded license manager and collect usage statistics.

How it works

OpenLM Server queries the FlexNet Embedded server's XML API to retrieve license usage and statistics. The data is aggregated and displayed in OpenLM Web Interface reports. For more details, see What is FlexNet Embedded?.

Diagram of how OpenLM Server interfaces with a FlexNet Embedded server

Before you begin

• OpenLM Platform
• OpenLM Broker v25.x or higher installed on the same machine as Flexnet Embedded, and approve it in Broker Hub.

Configure OpenLM Broker

1. Open Broker UI at http://localhost:5090/.

2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.

3. Select Flexnet Embedded, enter the port number, and click Add.

4. Fill in the fields:

   • Type: FlexNet Embedded
   • Description: recognizable name (for example, FlexNet Embedded server)
   • Time zone: match the license server's location
   • Hostname: server hostname or IP
   • Port: see the following instructions
   • Vendor name: for example, Avid, NVIDIA

5. Click Test to verify.

6. Click Apply, then Save.

Approve Flexnet Embedded (FNE) in OpenLM Platform

1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
2. From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
3. Select the Flexnet Embedded (FNE) license manager, then select Approve and Merge.

Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to License Servers Live → Server Statistics.
2. Confirm Flexnet Embedded (FNE) appears with a green status indicator.

note

It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for a new connection.