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Razorcat

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve statistics from the Razorcat license manager.

Requirements

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • OpenLM Platform

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

Monitoring capabilities

The current monitoring capabilities for Razorcat through OpenLM Broker are:

ItemValue
Report resolutionBy minute
License totalsYes
License usageYes
Denials reportingNo
Borrowed license reportingNo
Expiration date reportingNo
Multiple server redundancyNo

OpenLM Broker configuration

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the Razorcat license manager

Install and configure OpenLM Broker before starting these steps.

Configuring via Broker UI

  1. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:5090/.

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

    Select Razorcat from the type dropdown, enter the port number, and click Add. IMAGE 1

  3. Select Razorcat from the type dropdown, enter the port number, and click Add.

    In the Commands tab, set the Executable Path to the folder containing flsutil.exe (or browse with the magnifier icon).

  4. In the Commands tab, set the Executable Path to the folder containing flsutil.exe (or browse with the magnifier icon).

  5. Enter the Service Name (e.g., Razorcat).

    Go to the Vendors tab -> Add Vendor, enter Razorcat, and click Continue. IMAGE 140

  6. Go to the Vendors tab -> Add Vendor, enter Razorcat, and click Continue.

    Click Save.

  7. Click Save.

Configure OpenLM Platform

  1. Log in to OpenLM Platform.

  2. From Menu, go to License Servers.

    On left menu, select Pending Server

  3. On left menu, select Pending Server

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

    Verifying the configuration

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

  6. Ensure Razorcart 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.