FlexNet Publisher Fundamentals

• Basic understanding of software development processes
• Familiarity with the concepts of software licensing

Audience

• Software developers
• Software engineers
• IT professionals

FlexNet Publisher, prebiously known as FlexLM, is a software license management tool that enables software vendors to control and secure software distribution through licensing.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level software developers and engineers who wish to effectively manage and troubleshoot software licenses in their organizations or projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the basic concepts of software licensing and how FlexLM manages licenses.
• Learn how to install the FlexLM server and client software on different operating systems.
• Create, distribute, and manage licenses, including floating and node-locked licenses.
• Identify and resolve common problems related to license installation, distribution, and usage.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to FlexLM

• Overview of software licensing
• Introduction to FlexLM
• Key features and capabilities

Setting Up FlexLM

• Installation requirements
• Installing FlexLM license server
• Configuring license files and environment variables

Managing Licenses with FlexLM

• Creating and managing license files
• Understanding license models
• License distribution methods

FlexLM Client Configuration

• Installing and configuring FlexLM clients
• License checkout process
• Managing license borrowing and return

Monitoring and Reporting

• Using FlexLM utilities for monitoring license usage
• Generating usage reports
• Understanding log files

Troubleshooting and Advanced Topics

• Common troubleshooting steps
• Advanced configuration
• Scripting and automation for license management

Best Practices and Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with licensing agreements
• Security considerations
• Best practices for license management

Summary and Next Steps