Install Broker

The Broker runs on your license server machine. It collects license usage data from your license managers and sends it to the OpenLM Platform through the Broker Hub.

Before you begin

• Verify that the license server machine meets the system requirements.
• Confirm you have the authorization file for this Broker.
• Confirm network access from the Broker machine to your license manager server and to the internet (port 443).

Installation steps

• Download the installer

  Download the Broker installer for your platform from the Downloads page.

• Run the installer

  Run the installer on the license server machine. Follow the on-screen prompts.

• Upload the authorization file

  During installation, upload the authorization file you generated in the previous step.

• Verify the connection

  After installation, open the OpenLM Platform and navigate to the Broker Hub. Confirm that the Broker appears and shows a connected status.

For detailed platform-specific instructions (Windows, Linux RPM, DEB, tar.gz), interactive walkthroughs, and troubleshooting, see Install and configure OpenLM Components.

Next step

Continue to Install Workstation Agent to collect activity data from end-user machines.