Software License Management Using NI VLM

This course shows you how to set up, manage, and troubleshoot a volume license agreement using NI Volume License Manager. You will learn how to successfully check out a license, create a disconnected license file, and create a volume license installer.

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Duration

  • 12 lessons | 2 hours

Audience

  • LabVIEW developers who are concerned about creating quality applications that must meet deadlines, satisfy requirements, and satisfy regulatory standards.
  • Advanced LabVIEW programmers who are managing the development of large applications.
  • Architects managing a team of developers.
  • LabVIEW users pursuing the Certified LabVIEW Architect certification.

Course Objectives

  • Explain the benefits and terminology related to NI’s volume license agreement types.
  • Set up a server using NI Volume License Manager.
  • Add and assign licenses to named users and computers.
  • Manage concurrent licenses using groups in NI VLM.  
  • Generate a disconnected license so that computers not on the network can acquire a license and operate the software.
  • Distribute software to their client machines using a volume license installer.

Prerequisites

  • N/A

Hardware and Software

NI Online Training courses are best utilized on systems meeting minimum requirements for best performance. Use the following guidelines:

Software

  • NI Volume License Manager

Hardware

Use simulated hardware where applicable or the list below as reference if you want to program and test the hardware related exercises:

  • N/A


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        Exploring NI License Management

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 12 minutes
        Get familiar with software license programs offered by NI and explore the different types of NI licenses.
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        Setting Up a License Server

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 7 minutes
        Explore the setup process for a License Server.
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        Adding a User or a Computer

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 5 minutes
        Get familiar with the processes of adding client permissions.
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        Creating a Group for License Distribution

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 4 minutes
        Explore disconnected and home license file types and learn how to create them.
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        Creating a Disconnected License

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 5 minutes
        Explore disconnected and home license file types and learn how to create them.
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        Creating a Volume License Installer

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 3 minutes
        Create a Volume License Installer.
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        Connecting to a Volume License Server

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 6 minutes
        Learn how to connect to a Volume License Server after being assigned the license.
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        Requesting and Installing a Disconnected License

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 9 minutes
        Learn how to request and install Disconnected and Home Licenses.
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        Troubleshooting Errors with NI VLM License Server

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 9 minutes
        Learn how to troubleshoot errors you may receive while running an NI VLM License Server.​
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        Accepting or Rejecting a Permission Request

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 9 minutes
        Learn how to manage permission requests from the end-users.​
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        Changing Servers: Back-Up and Restore NI VLM​

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 7 minutes
        Learn how to back-up and move all user and computer information to the new server.​
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        Generating a Usage Report

        Required
        Lesson
        | Duration: 11 minutes
        Learn how to generate different usage reports and how to utilize those to maintain compliance and monitor usage data.​
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