OpenLM License Manager
OpenLM License Manager is a software license management tool that helps organizations track, manage, and optimize the use of their software licenses. It provides real-time monitoring and reporting for various license types. This is a core component of the OpenLM suite.
Before you begin
To begin monitoring OpenLM License Manager, ensure you have the following components and permissions in place:
- OpenLM components: OpenLM Cloud Broker, approved in Broker Hub.
- Platform-specific Requirements: You'll need a user with administrative rights within your OpenLM Server to access the necessary API endpoints.
Configure data collection
- Activate API Access: Ensure your OpenLM Server has the API activated and a user with the necessary read permissions is available.
- Add Credentials: In the OpenLM Cloud Broker dashboard, find the OpenLM License Manager integration and enter the server URL and user credentials.
Approve OpenLM License Manager in OpenLM Platform
- Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
- From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
- Select the OpenLM License Manager data source, then select Approve and Merge.
Verify the integration
- In OpenLM Platform, go to Allocation.
- Confirm OpenLM License Manager usage data appears.
note
It can take up to 3 minutes for data to appear after approval.
Viewing reports
- User activity trends — see which users are most active in the platform; reallocate seats accordingly.
- Expired or unused licenses — identify inactive users and reclaim their seats.