Chapter 21: License-Enabling Packages Using FLEXwrapManaging FLEXwrap License Files1630 ADS-0950-UG00 AdminStudio 9.5 User GuideNote • For an overview of AdminStudio Software Licensing technology and the FLEXwrap application, see AboutFLEXnet Licensing Technology and FLEXwrap.• To license-enable Windows Installer packages, use the FLEXwrap Assistant. See Enabling License Tracking ofWindows Installer Packages for more information.Overview of the FLEXwrap License ServerYou can manage and monitor your FLEXwrap License Server using the FLEXwrap Server Configuration Tool. TheFLEXwrap License Server serves licenses to wrapped applications based on the options that are set and thepolicies defined in the FLEXwrap license file.Note • For more information on license files, see About FLEXwrap License Files.When a user launches a wrapped application, the following occurs:• Wrapper launches—When a user chooses to open an application, the Wrapper launches (which istransparent to the user).• Wrapper obtains location of License Server—The Wrapper obtains the location of the FLEXwrap LicenseServer from the server location file (.lf) or the SWRAP_LICENSE_FILE environment variable.• Wrapper contacts License Server to obtain a license—The Wrapper attempts to obtain a license for thewrapped application from the License Server.• Wrapper launches the wrapped application—If the Wrapper obtains a license for the application, theapplication is launched.Using the FLEXwrap ServerConfiguration Tool toManage the FLEXwrapLicense ServerExplains how to install a production FLEXwrap license file, test a wrappedapplication, start and stop the License Server, check the status of the LicenseServer, and track projects.Using the FLEXwrap ServerConfiguration Tool to FLEX-Enable Executable (.exe)FilesExplains how to FLEX-enable an executable file using the FLEXwrap ServerConfiguration Tool, and explains how to set up failsafe modes for anexecutable.FLEXwrap ServerConfiguration ToolReferenceDocuments FLEXwrap terminology and license parameters.Table 21-12 • FLEXwrap Server Configuration Tool TopicsTopic Description
