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.

You can watch a video showing the installation of the RLM server, use of the RLM administration console, and activation of Lumina codes here: RLM_Install.wmv (22 minutes). This video is a little rough around the edges.

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 using RLM 7 or higher, then you already have what you need. Otherwise, download the end-user bundle from reprisesoftware.com. For a windows platform, this is downloaded as a file x86_w1.enduser.zip.
The lumina-specific settings file (right click, select Save Target As...) lumina.set, and save it in your RLM directory.
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

The installation steps are given here for a Windows machine, but are the same with just minor differences on Unix servers.

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 a CMD-line window.

4. Make a directory to store your license files in, for example:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Reprise\licenses

5. Type: rlm -c "licenseDir" -dlog "logFilePath" -install_service

where licenseDir is the full directory path from step 4, and logFilePath is the full path to a log file, such as:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Reprise\x86_w1\rlm.log
You must specify the complete path from the root of the file system. Other optional parameters allow you to use a different service name (required if you run multiple RLM servers on the same computer), or to change the administration panel port (default is 5054).

6. Type: net start rlm

The RLM service should now be running.

7. Enter the administration panel:

8. 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
  • 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. }
    • License File to create: { A *.lic file in the licenses directory from step 4}
    • Press REQUEST LICENSE.
    • When prompted, restart RLM server to reread licenses.

9. Click on Status

  • Verify that the Lumina ISV is listed.

10. If you have more than one activation key, repeat step 8 for each.

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