36.15.  FLM Server and Licenses (9.03 SP1)
36.15.3. FLM Server Update
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36.15.3. FLM Server Update

  • Procedure in general:

    1. Stop running FLM service:

      Stop the license server via Start / Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Services / CADENAS FLM (MASTER).

    2. Remove service:

      Remove the service via Start/ Control Panel / Programs and Features.

    3. Deleting of files:

      The files in the installation path (default C:/cadenas_flm) are automatically deleted. Empty directories can be manually deleted.

      [Note]Note

      The installed FLM license is found under <drive letter>:\ProgramData\cadenas_flm\partsolutions\setup\lic\keys.

      Storage location of Nodelocked licenses however is in the PARTsolutions installation under %cadenas_setup%!

      If existing licenses shall be further used, please leave (or save) these directories.

    4. New installation

  • FLM Server different versions

    If a V9.03 (or higher) and a V8.1 FLM Server shall be used combined (on an interim basis), then these have to be setup on different servers.

  • Client and FLM Server with different software versions

    If Client and FLM Server have different software versions, then please regard the following:

    1. Combination V9.03 Clients == V8.1 FLM Server

      • The V8.1-FLM Server has to be administered with the LicenseManager.

      • The new licenses have to be installed on the V8.1 FLM Server.

      • In order to be able to use all new functions, the usage of the current FLM Server of version 9.03 or higher is recommened.

    2. Combination V8.1 Clients == V9.03 FLM Server

      • The V9.03 FLM Server has to be administered with PARTadmin.

      • The server can handle "old" license packages as well and distributes the according V8.1 packages to the clients.

      • Restrictions

        The Checkout function (see Section 7.6.1.5, “"Checkout" tabbed page” in PARTsolutions - User manual) is not available for V8.1 Clients.

  • Master Backup cluster

    A Master Backup cluster of V8 and V9 FLM servers is technically not possible.

    A Master Backup cluster exists of 2 or more V9 FLM servers.

    In the license file both hostids (MASTER and BACKUP) have to be declared.

    In the case of malfunction the BACKUP FLM server takes the place of the MASTER FLM server. Working in the backup mode is possible up to 12 hours.

    Still more secure is to use three V9 FLM servers. Then unlimited working is possible as long as 2 from 3 servers are available. Also in this case all 3 server hostids have to be declared in the license file.

    Information concerning setup of a master backup cluster can be found under Section 1.4.4.1, “ "Connected servers" dialog area ” in PARTsolutions - Administration Manual.

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