Simcenter 3D Solutions How to start automatically the Siemens License Server (SLS) v2.4.0.0 (FlexNet 11.19.0.1) at the power up of a Linux or Windows server host

LINUX environment

The following command enables the start of the Siemens License Server at the power up of the Linux server host :

$ Sudo systemctl enable lmgrd

The command will create a symbolic link from the copy of system service file (usually in /lib/systemd/system or /etc/systemd/system) to the disk location where systemd looks for  files of automatic boot.

Notes  :

The activation of the service lmgrd is not triggered for the current session. 
The activation will be effective after the reboot of the machine.

To disable automatic start of the service lmgrd, you can enter :   $ Sudo systemctl disable lmgrd

Windows environment

The following option enables the start of the Siemens License Server at the power up of the Windows server host :

Open the executable “lmtools.exe” located in C:\Program Files\Siemens\LicenseServer :

On the first tab “Service/License File”, select the service “Siemens License Server” :

After that, select the tab “Config Services” then select the option “Start Server at Power Up” :

The activation will be effective at the next reboot of the Windows host.