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title: Altair
description: This guide describes how to configure OpenLM with the Altair License Server (ALS) to monitor license usage and collect statistics.
product: OpenLM Version 25 / v26 (legacy)
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> **OpenLM Version 25 / v26 (legacy).** This page documents the legacy product, not OpenLM Platform.

This guide describes how to configure OpenLM with the Altair License Server (ALS) to monitor license usage and collect statistics.

## Requirements

To query Altair License Server, ensure the following:  
1. **OpenLM Server v21.x or higher** is installed on a machine in your organization or on a Cloud account.  
2. **OpenLM Broker v21.x or higher** is installed on the same machine as the Altair License Server.  

## Monitoring capabilities

Monitoring capabilities available through OpenLM Broker include:  
- License usage monitoring  
- Denials reporting  
- Log-based activity data  
- Buffered communication between Broker and Server  
- Ability to remotely start and stop the license service  

[Full list of supported capabilities](https://www.openlm.com/license-manager-capabilities/).  

## Configuring OpenLM Broker

OpenLM integration with ALS is similar to LMX, with the difference being the use of the `almutil` utility to query usage data.

> Make sure OpenLM Broker is already [installed](https://www.openlm.com/application-notes-v3-0/installing-openlm-v3-0/broker-comprehensive-installation-guide-an4004b/) and [configured](https://openlm.com/documentation/legacy/openlm-broker/openlm-broker-configuration) to report to OpenLM Server before continuing.

### Automatic Broker configuration

1. In the Broker configuration tool, click **Detect**.  

   If the ALS service is running, Broker creates the port node automatically with required settings.  

2. Click **Apply** to commit changes.  
3. Click **Restart Broker**.  

Verify the setup: go to **Commands → data_inquiry** and click **Execute**.  

### Manual Broker configuration

If autodetect fails:  

1. Click **Add Port** and enter the ALS port (default: **6200**).  
2. From **License Manager Type**, select **Altair**. Click **Apply**.  
3. Under **Commands**, set the path to the folder containing `almutil.exe` (for example, `C:\Program Files\Altair\licensing13.3\bin`). Click **Update → Apply**.  
4. Under **Vendors**, select “Vendor Name to Be Filled” and enter a descriptive name (for example, “Altair”). Click **Apply**.  
5. Click **Restart Broker**.  
6. Continue with OpenLM Server configuration (below).  

## Configuring OpenLM Server

### Automatic configuration (EasyAdmin)

If Broker is configured, it will send data to Server automatically. To approve it:  

1. Open **EasyAdmin** (via browser: `http://<OpenLM Server FQDN>:5015` or **Windows Start → OpenLM → EasyAdmin**).  
2. In **License Manager Servers**, find the server under *Pending approval*.  
3. Approve the ALS server.  

### Manual configuration (EasyAdmin)

If automatic approval fails, add ALS manually:  

1. Go to **Administration → License Manager Servers → Add LM**.  
2. Enter a **Display name**.  
3. From **Type**, select **LMX**.  
4. Add an optional **Description** (for example, “Altair License Server”).  
5. Set the **Time Zone** to match the server location.  
6. Enter the **Hostname** and **Port** (default: **6200**).  
7. Activate **Triad configuration** if applicable.  
8. Check **Use Broker**.  
9. Click **Save**.  

## Verifying monitoring

To confirm ALS monitoring:  

1. Open **EasyAdmin → Start → Widgets → License Manager Servers**.  
2. Verify ALS appears in the list.  
3. Status indicator will show **green** once connected.  

> Note: It may take up to 3 minutes for a new connection to display as active.