Here are some quick facts about the RMS License Manager:

ParameterSentinel RMS License Manager
Operating Systems Supported
> Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system

>UNIX-based (32-bit and 64-bit) operating systems, including Linux, Mac, Solaris Sparc, x86, AIX, and HPUX

>Linux ARM (32-bit [Hard Float/Soft Float] and 64-bit) operating system.
NOTEFrom Sentinel RMS v9.7 onwards, Linux ARM operating system is supported.
For specific versions, refer to the release notes or contact the Technical Support.
Installation
Path
The default installation path on Windows is:
Windows 32-bit - <Osdrive>:Program FilesCommon FilesSafeNet SentinelSentinel RMS License ManagerWinNT.
Windows 64-bit - <Osdrive>:Program Files(x86)Common FilesSafeNet SentinelSentinel RMS License ManagerWinNT.
  • On UNIX and Linux ARM operating systems, you can place the License Manager executable (lserv) at any chosen location.
  • Network
    Protocol
    UDP (User Datagram Protocol) that can support both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
    NOTEThe IPv6 protocol is not supported for Linux ARM OS.
    A client can contact the License Manager using the IPv4 or IPv6 communication protocol. When the License Manager is hosted on a dual stack system, both IPv4 and IPv6 clients can communicate with it, however, not all combinations are supported (see the illustration below for more information).
    License Manager Host ProtocolClient-side Protocol
    IPv4IPv6
    IPv4SupportedNot supported
    IPv6Not supportedSupported
    Dual stackSupportedSupported
    Network Port (default)
    5093
    NOTESentinel RMS License Manager uses port number 5093 and 5099. Make sure these ports are not blocked by a firewall. Otherwise, it may result in unexpected behavior.
    Network ReachBroadcasts within a subnet. Directed calls can access License Manager across subnets.
    Compatibility
    The License Managers may exist on different platforms than the clients running the licensed application. For example, a License Manager running on UNIX may administer Windows clients.
    The License Manager provides backward compatibility to previous version clients as well, as shown in the version compatibility matrix below.

    Client Version

    License Manager Version
    8.5.x8.6.x9.0.x9.1.x9.2.x9.3.x9.4.x9.5.x9.6.x9.7.x
    8.5.x
    8.6.xx
    9.0.xxx
    9.1.xxxx
    9.2.xxxxx
    9.3.xxxxxx
    9.4.xxxxxxx
    9.5.xxxxxxxx
    9.6.xxxxxxxxx
    9.7.xxxxxxxxxx
    Startup
    Options
    For information about configuring the License Manager (like error and transaction logging and tracing) and License Manager utilities (such as lslic, WlmAdmin, WRlfTool) refer to the Sentinel RMS SDK System Administrator Guide. The system administrators, who will be deploying and administering the License Managers in a network, will require this document.
    Failover
    Support
    Provides License Manager redundancy for up to 11 License Managers.
    For information about the redundant License Managers see 'Redundant License Managers'.

    Related Topics: Vuescan 9 5 74 – scanner software with advanced features.

    For information about customizing the License Manager see 'Customization Features' in the Sentinel RMS SDK API Reference Guide.