QPS

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve license statistics from QPS License Manager.

Requirements

Before you query the license manager, install:

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

Monitoring capabilities

Item	Value
LM Type in the Broker	QPS
Commands	No
Logs	Yes
Quantity	No
Expiration date	No
Denied	No
Borrowing	No
Allocations	No
Report resolution	Seconds

Using the Broker also enables buffered communication and allows remote start and stop of the license manager service.

OpenLM Broker configuration

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

Configuring via Broker UI

1. Open the Broker web UI at http://localhost:5090. If the default port is in use, try 5091 or 5092.

2. Go to License Managers -> Add License Manager.

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

4. Enter the port number (e.g., 1234) and click Add.

   

5. In the Commands tab, set the path to the QPS installation folder.

   

6. Go to the Vendors tab. Click Add Vendor, enter QPS, and click Continue.

   

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

   

8. Click Save.

Configure OpenLM Platform

1. Log in to OpenLM Platform.

2. From Menu, go to License Servers.

   

3. On left menu, select Pending Server

4. On the list, select the QPS license manager and click on Approve and Merge

   

5. In OpenLM Web Interface -> Menu -> License Servers Live -> Server Statistics.

6. Ensure QPS appears in the list with a green status indicator.

Note: It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for new connections.