Vectorworks 2015 Site Protection Server User’s Guide YOUR VISIONS. PERFECTLY REALIZED. English Version Produced in partnership with A&A Co., Ltd. © 1985-2015 Nemetschek Vectorworks, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Vectorworks Site Protection Server User’s Guide - License Server and Backup Server First English edition: August, 2014 Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. produced in partnership with A&A Co., Ltd. Table of Contents Vectorworks Site Protection Server ................................................................................................... 1 1 Vectorworks Site Protection Server Overview......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction to the Vectorworks Site Protection Server.................................................................................. 1 1.2 The Vectorworks License Server ................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 The Process, from Setup to Launch............................................................................................................... 1 2 Vectorworks License Server Setup.......................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Requirements................................................................................................................................................. 3 2.1.1 Operating Environment of the Vectorworks License Server................................................................. 3 2.1.2 Operating Environment of the Vectorworks Software (Client).............................................................. 4 2.2 Installing the Dongle Driver and Connecting the Dongle ............................................................................... 4 2.2.1 Installing the Driver............................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.2 Connecting the Dongle......................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Installing the Vectorworks License Server ..................................................................................................... 6 2.3.1 Mac....................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.3.2 Windows............................................................................................................................................... 7 2.4 Launching the Vectorworks License Server................................................................................................... 7 2.4.1 Verifying Dongle Insertion .................................................................................................................... 7 2.4.2 Launching the Vectorworks License Server ......................................................................................... 8 2.5 Shutting Down the Vectorworks License Server............................................................................................ 9 3 Client Setup ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 3.1 Installation...................................................................................................................................................... 9 3.1.1 Before Installation................................................................................................................................. 9 3.1.2 Limitations of the Client Installer........................................................................................................... 9 3.2 Installation Steps.......................................................................................................................................... 10 3.2.1 Serial Number..................................................................................................................................... 10 3.2.2 Installing the Vectorworks Software ................................................................................................... 10 3.3 Launching the Client .................................................................................................................................... 11 4 Advanced Topics: Vectorworks Software (Client).................................................................................................. 14 4.1 Borrowing a License..................................................................................................................................... 14 4.2 Returning a License ..................................................................................................................................... 15 5 Advanced Topics: Vectorworks License Server .................................................................................................... 15 5.1 Overview of the Vectorworks License Server .............................................................................................. 15 5.2 The Reprise License Server Administration Screen .................................................................................... 16 5.3 Shutting Down the Vectorworks License Server.......................................................................................... 18 5.3.1 Shutting Down the License Management Software (ISV server) ....................................................... 18 5.3.2 Shutting Down the License Management Software (RLM server)...................................................... 19 5.4 Restarting the Vectorworks License Server................................................................................................. 20 5.4.1 Restarting the License Management Software (ISV server) .............................................................. 20 5.4.2 Restarting the License Management Software (RLM server)............................................................. 21 5.5 The Vectorworks License Server Status Screen.......................................................................................... 21 5.6 ISV Server Screens...................................................................................................................................... 23 5.6.1 ISV Server Status............................................................................................................................... 23 5.6.2 License Usage Status......................................................................................................................... 25 5.6.3 Displaying the Debug Log .................................................................................................................. 26 5.6.4 Rereading/Restarting the License Files.............................................................................................. 27 ii | Table of Contents 5.6.5 Options ............................................................................................................................................... 28 5.6.6 License Transfer from Another Environment...................................................................................... 28 5.6.7 Shutdown............................................................................................................................................ 28 5.7 Modifying the Port Number of the Vectorworks License Server................................................................... 29 5.8 Windows Service Settings............................................................................................................................ 31 5.8.1 Registering a Windows Service.......................................................................................................... 31 5.8.2 Unregistering a Windows Service....................................................................................................... 32 5.8.3 Launching from the Windows Service ................................................................................................ 32 5.8.4 Stopping the Windows Service........................................................................................................... 34 5.8.5 Restarting the Windows Service......................................................................................................... 35 5.9 Displaying the Operating Status................................................................................................................... 35 5.9.1 Operating Status of the Vectorworks License Server......................................................................... 35 5.9.2 License Status.................................................................................................................................... 35 5.9.3 Managing the Operating Status (Logs)............................................................................................... 37 5.10 Vectorworks License Server Option Settings............................................................................................. 41 5.10.1 ISV Server Option Settings............................................................................................................... 42 5.11 Adding the Vectorworks Site Protection Server to an Environment with an Existing License Management Software (RLM).................................................................................................................................................