Simcenter STAR-CCM+ How to start automatically the FLEXlm License Server 11.18 dedicated to Star-CCM+

LINUX environment

The following command enables the start of the FLEXlm License Server 11.18 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 FLEXlm License Server 11.18 at the power up of the Windows server host :

Open the executable “lmtools.exe” located in C:\Program Files\Siemens\FLEXlm\11_18_0_0\bin :

On the first tab “Service/License File”, select the service dedicated to the License server 11.18 (note : user can define a specific name for this service, here is “License”) :

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.