Parasoft

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

Requirements

Before you query the license manager, install:

1. OpenLM SLM v2.x on your premises (or an OpenLM Cloud account)
2. OpenLM Broker v24.11 or higher on the same machine as the Parasoft license manager

Monitoring capabilities

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

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

OpenLM Broker configuration

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the Parasoft License Manager

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

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 Parasoft.

4. Enter the port number (for example, 889) and select Add.

   
   Adding Parasoft license manager in OpenLM Broker

5. Go to the Vendors tab. Select Add Vendor, enter Parasoft, and select Continue.

   
   Adding Parasoft vendor in OpenLM Broker

6. Go to the Log Files tab. Select Add Log File.
   Turn off Watch file by pattern. You can add multiple logs. Select Continue.

7. Select Save.

OpenLM configuration

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

1. Open EasyAdmin.

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

3. Select the Servers Pending Approval link.

   
   Pending license managers in EasyAdmin

4. Double-click the pending Parasoft entry. It will be displayed as OpenLM Generic.

5. Verify the configuration details and select Approve.

At this point, Parasoft is added to OpenLM SLM.
It may take a few moments for the data to be parsed and displayed.
A green circle icon indicates an active connection.

Verify your configuration

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

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