CADENAS

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

Requirements

Before you query the license manager, install:

1. OpenLM SLM v2.x on your premises (or an SLMC account)
2. OpenLM Broker v25.5 or higher on the same machine as the CADENAS Server LicenseMonitor

Monitoring capabilities

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

OpenLM Broker configuration

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the CADENAS Server License Manager

注意

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

1. Open the Broker web UI.

2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.

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

4. Enter the CADENAS Server port number (e.g., 2004) and click Add.

   
   Adding a CADENAS Server license manager in OpenLM Broker

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

   
   Adding CADENAS Server vendor in OpenLM Broker

6. Go to the Log Files tab. Click Add Log File.
   Turn off Watch file by pattern. Add the log path, then click Continue.

   
   Adding a log file for CADENAS Server in OpenLM Broker

7. Click Save.

OpenLM configuration

If the above steps are complete, Broker should be transmitting data to OpenLM SLM.
Approve the configuration in the EasyAdmin UI:

1. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers.

2. Click Servers Pending Approval.

   
   Pending license managers in EasyAdmin

3. Double-click the pending license manager. It will display as OpenLM Generic.

   
   Pending CADENAS Server license manager in EasyAdmin

4. (Optional) Modify the display name. Verify the configuration, then click Approve.

   
   Approving a CADENAS Server license manager in EasyAdmin

5. (Optional) Add details such as country, usage scope, and description in Custom Fields.

   
   Custom fields in EasyAdmin

Verify your configuration

1. Open EasyAdmin.
2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers.
3. Confirm that the CADENAS Server license manager appears in the list with a green circle icon.

注意

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