Licensing

Autodesk Vault Professional, Collaboration (2012 & 2013 only), and Workgroup (2012 & 2013 only) require licenses. You must install the Autodesk Network License Manager to configure and manage the license for these Vault servers. The following sections address a quick path for installing the Autodesk Network License Manager. However, it is recommended that you review the Autodesk Network License Manager Guide for additional information on activating and managing licenses with the Autodesk Network License Manager.

FLEXnet Configuration Tools

The Network License Manager is used to configure and manage the license servers. When installing the Vault server, the Installation wizard prompts you for information about the license manager, such as license server model and server name.

The Network License Manager uses FLEXnet® license management technology from Acresso Software. FLEXnet provides administrative tools that help to simplify management of network licenses. You can use FLEXnet tools to:

Note: For more information about FLEXnet configuration tools, see the Autodesk Network Licensing Guide.

SAMreport-Lite

SAMreport-Lite is a reporting tool that helps you track network license usage. SAMreport-Lite generates usage reports in various output formats, including HTML, text, and Report Interchange Format.

While not part of the network installation, SAMreport-Lite technology from Acresso™ Software is available to help you monitor client usage for Autodesk network licensed products.

To learn more about installing and using SAMreport-Lite, see the SAMreport-Lite User's Guide or click the Documentation link at the lower left corner of the Installation wizard.

Install the Autodesk Network License Manager

Vault Workgroup (2012 & 2013 only), Vault Collaboration (2012 & 2013 only), and Vault Professional have a licensing feature called the Autodesk Network License Manager Guide. This feature allows you to configure and manage the license servers. The Autodesk Network License Manager is used by other Autodesk products to manage license servers.

Note: If you are installing the Autodesk Vault Basic server, you do not need to install or configure the network licensing manager.

If you are installing FLEXnet on Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7, IPv6 is enabled by default. Refer to knowledge base article Autodesk TS1101507 for information on using the Autodesk Network License Manager with IPv6.

Install the Network License Manager for Vault 2013 and 2014

  1. From the installation screen, click Install Tools and Utilities.
  2. On the Select the Products to Install page, select Autodesk Network License Manager and click Next.
  3. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. Accept this agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.

    If you do not agree to the terms of the license and want to terminate the installation, click Cancel.

  4. On the Review - Configure - Install page, review your product selection and the current settings. If you do not want to change anything, click Install. If you want to change the install type or installation path, click Configure.
    Note: The license server does not have to be the same server as the Vault server. If a different server is used, choose the configure button when installing the Vault server to select the server to use as the license manager.
  5. On the Select the Installation Type page, select Typical or Custom. Accept the default installation path (C:\Program Files\Autodesk Network License Manager\), or Browse to specify a different path. If you enter a path that does not exist, a new folder is created using the name and location you provide. Click Next.
    Caution: Do not install the Network License Manager on a remote drive. When you install the Network License Manager files, provide a path to a local drive. Specify the drive letter; the universal naming convention (UNC) is not permitted.
  6. On the Configuration Complete page, click Configuration Complete to return to the confirmation page.
  7. On the Review - Configure - Install page, click Install.
  8. When the Installation Complete page displays, click Finish.

Install the Network License Manager for Vault 2012

  1. From the installation screen, click Install Tools and Utilities.
  2. On the Select the Products to Install page, select Autodesk Network License Manager and click Next.
  3. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. Accept this agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.

    If you do not agree to the terms of the license and want to terminate the installation, click Cancel.

  4. On the Review - Configure - Install page, review your product selection and the current settings. If you do not want to change anything, click Install. If you want to change the install type or installation path, click Configure.
    Note: The license server does not have to be the same server as the Vault server. If a different server is used, choose the configure button when installing the Vault server to select the server to use as the license manager.
  5. On the Select the Installation Type page, select Typical or Custom. Accept the default installation path (C:\Program Files\Autodesk Network License Manager\), or Browse to specify a different path. If you enter a path that does not exist, a new folder is created using the name and location you provide. Click Next.
    Caution: Do not install the Network License Manager on a remote drive. When you install the Network License Manager files, provide a path to a local drive. Specify the drive letter; the universal naming convention (UNC) is not permitted.
  6. On the Configuration Complete page, click Configuration Complete to return to the confirmation page.
  7. On the Review - Configure - Install page, click Install.
  8. When the Installation Complete page displays, click Finish.
Parent topic: Install Vault