LexFloatServer

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve license statistics from LexFloat Server.

Before you begin

Before you query the license manager, install:

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

Monitoring capabilities

LM Type in the Broker	Commands	Logs	Quantity	Expiration date	Denied	Borrowing	Allocations	Report resolution
LexFloat Server	No	Yes	No	No	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

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the LexFloat Server License Manager

OpenLM Broker must be installed and configured to report to OpenLM Server before proceeding.

Add manually

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

2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.

3. From the LM Type drop-down list, select LexFloat Server.

4. Enter the port number (for example, 889) and click Add.

   Adding LexFloat Server license manager in OpenLM Broker

5. Go to the Vendors tab. Click Add Vendor, enter LexFloat Server, and click Continue.

   Adding LexFloat Server vendor in OpenLM Broker

6. Go to the Log Files tab. Click Add Log File. Turn off Watch file by pattern. You can add multiple logs. Click Continue.

   Adding a log file for LexFloat Server in OpenLM Broker

7. Click Save.

Approve LexFloatServer in OpenLM Platform

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

Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to License Servers Live → Server Statistics.
2. Confirm LexFloatServer appears with a green status indicator.

note

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