This course shows you how to set up, manage, and troubleshoot a volume license agreement using NI Volume License Manager. You will learn how to successfully check out a license, create a disconnected license file, and create a volume license installer.
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On-Demand: 2 hours
LabVIEW developers who are concerned about creating quality applications that must meet deadlines, satisfy requirements, and satisfy regulatory standards
Advanced LabVIEW programmers who are managing the development of large applications
Architects managing a team of developers
LabVIEW users pursuing the Certified LabVIEW Architect certification
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NI Volume License Manager
Explain the benefits and terminology related to NI’s volume license agreement types
Set up a server using NI Volume License Manager
Add and assign licenses to named users and computers
Manage concurrent licenses using groups in NI VLM.
Generate a disconnected license so that computers not on the network can acquire a license and operate the software
Distribute software to their client machines using a volume license installer
| Lesson | Overview | Topics |
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Exploring NI License Management | Get familiar with software license programs offered by NI and explore the different types of NI licenses. |
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Setting up a License Server | Explore the setup process for a License Server. |
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Adding a User or a Computer | Get familiar with the processes of adding client permissions |
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| Creating a Group for License Distribution | Learn the basics of creating groups for license distribution. |
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| Creating a Disconnected License | Explore disconnected and home license file types and learn how to create them. |
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| Creating a Volume License Installer | Create a Volume License Installer. |
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| Connecting to a Volume License Server | Learn how to connect to a Volume License Server after being assigned the license. |
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| Requesting and Installing a Disconnected License | Learn how to request and install Disconnected and Home Licenses. |
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| Troubleshooting Errors with NI VLM License Server | Learn how to troubleshoot errors you may receive while running an NI VLM License Server. |
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| Accepting or Rejecting a Permission Request | Learn how to manage permission requests from the end-users. |
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| Changing Servers: Back-Up and Restore NI VLM | Learn how to back-up and move all user and computer information to the new server. |
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| Generating a Usage Report | Learn how to generate different usage reports and how to utilize those to maintain compliance and monitor usage data. |
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