IPGLock

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

Requirements

Before starting, make sure you have:

• OpenLM Server v2.x installed on a machine in your organization or an SLMC account
• OpenLM Broker v4.17 or higher installed on the same machine as the IPGLock license manager

Monitoring capabilities

The current monitoring capabilities for IPGLock through OpenLM Broker are:

Feature	Resolution	License totals	License usage	Denials reporting	Borrowed license reporting	Expiration date reporting	Multiple server redundancy
Support	By second	✔	✔	✔	❌	✔	❌

OpenLM Broker configuration

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the IPGLock license manager

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Install and configure OpenLM Broker before starting these steps.

Manual configuration (Broker desktop UI)

1. Select Add Port.
2. Enter the IPGLock server port number (default: 11010).
3. From License Manager Type, select IPGLock. Select Apply.
4. In Commands, select Data Inquiry (IPGLock uses the Telnet protocol) and select Execute. Verify that the output is valid.
5. Go to the Vendors node, enter IPGLock as the vendor name, and select Apply.
6. Select the Log Files node and browse to the IPGLock log file location.

Manual configuration (Broker web UI)

1. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:5090/.
2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.
   
3. Select IPGLock from the type dropdown, enter the port number, and select Add.
   
4. In the Commands tab, confirm the Service Name is correct and select Execute to verify the Telnet command works.
   
5. Go to the Vendors tab → Add Vendor, enter IPGLock, and select Continue.
   
6. Go to the Log Files tab, browse to the IPGLock log file, and select Continue.
   
7. Select Save.

OpenLM Server configuration

Automatic configuration through EasyAdmin

1. Open EasyAdmin (Start → Widgets → License Manager - Servers).
2. Select the Servers pending approval icon.
   
3. Double-click the IPGLock entry (type will show as OpenLM Generic).
4. Optionally rename the connection, leave type as OpenLM Generic, ensure Enabled is on, and select Approve.
   

At this point, the IPGLock license manager is added and data will start appearing after a short delay. A green circle indicates an active connection.

Verify your configuration

1. Open EasyAdmin in your browser.
2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Servers.
3. Confirm that IPGLock appears in the list with a green status circle.

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