Configuring an RLM Server

This page describes the steps required for installing and configuring a Reprise License Manager for use with Lumina software. The instructions are relevant for an IT manager within your organization who manages software licenses.

Analytica end-users, who wish to install the software, should see How to Install Analytica 4.2 -- Individual License and How to Install Analytica 4.2 -- Centrally Managed License.

What you need

License Server computer

You'll need to identify a server computer that will host the Reprise License Manager (RLM) server. This computer needs to be on your internal company network where it can be reached by all the computers in your organization that may need to check out licenses. It should also be a server with high availability -- i.e., that isn't turned off. It can serve licenses for other products from other vendors that also use RLM as well.

The load imposed on the server from RLM, especially from Analytica applications, is extremely light, so it by no means needs to be a dedicated server. You can easily use a computer whose primary purpose is for something else.

The Server can be nearly any platform, including Windows or Unix (i.e., any platform supported by Reprise).

RLM does support redundant failover servers, but this is seldom required and isn't covered here.

Generic RLM Server Software

If you are already running RLM for other applications, then you already have what you need. Otherwise,

The end-user bundle from reprisesoftware.com. For a windows platform, this is downloaded as a file x86_w1.enduser.zip. You need V6.0 BL3 or later.

The lumina-specific settings file: lumina.set

Analytica or ADE license(s).

These are provided to you by Lumina when you purchase ADE or Analytica.

They should contain 16 numeric digits, such as: 1234-5678-9012-3456

If you have a multi-seat license, then each activation key also has a count (aka number of seats) associated with it. Most commonly, licenses are 1-seat licenses, so if you were not given a count with your

activation key, you can assume it is a 1-seat license.

Installation Steps

1. Unzip the RLM end-user bundle to a directory of your choice, such as:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Reprise\x86_w1.enduser

2. Copy the lumina.set file to the same directory. 3. Start RLM and access the administration console

• Launch a CMD prompt (CMD.exe)
• In a web browser, enter: http://localhost:5054

4. Verify lumina ISV:

• Click Status button
• Verify that "lumina" is listed as an ISV server

5. Install as a service

In RLM V7

• click the "Manage Windows Service" button.
• Select "Service action: INSTALL" and configure other parameters as you desire.
• Apply

At this point, RLM has been installed as a service, but the service hasn't started.

In RLM v6

• from the command line, type:

rlm -install_service -c <lic file path>

• Note: It is not a bad idea to keep your license files in a separate directory.
• Note: type rlm -? for additional options.

At this point, RLM has been installed as a service, but the service hasn't started.

6. Stop rlm.exe and start the service

• In the CMD window, press CTRL-Break (or CTRL-C) to terminate the RLM process.
• In the CMD window, type: net start rlm

Here, rlm is the name of the service. If you named it differently in step 5, use the name you specified there.

7. Install any Analytica or ADE licenses.

Lumina should have provided you with Activation keys for your Analytica or ADE license(s). These activation keys contain 16 numeric digits, such as:

1234-5678-9012-3456

• Start the administration panel again
  • Point a browser to: http://localhost:5054
• Click the "Activate License" button
• Click "BEGIN License Activation", then enter these fields:
  • Other (URL): AnalyticaOnline.com
  • ISV: lumina
  • License activation key: 1234-5678-9012-3456      {Your activation code here}
  • License Server hostid: { Use the value filled in for you }
  • License count: { The number of seats. Normally 1. }