Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
- Having licensing problems?
- How do I access floating licenses through a firewall?
- What are the types of licenses?
- What is Keysight Software Manager (KSM)?
- When does my time-based license stop working? On the expiration date, or on the next day?
- When should I change FLEXLM_TIMEOUT?
Adding a License File FAQs
- How can I get a new license?
- How do I add/change the port number of a license file?
- How do I find the Flex ID of my hardware key (dongle)?
- How do I get a floating license?
- How do I get a free trial license?
- How do I get a license file?
- How do I locate my license file on my machine?
- How do I set up a floating license server?
- What are the default SERVER and VENDOR ports?
- What is a host ID?
- What is a license file?
- Which host ID should I use for my license files?
Specifying a License Server FAQs
License Status FAQs
- How can I find the port@host of a server?
- What is a borrowed license?
- What is a floating license?
- What is a local license?
- What is a node-locked license?
- What is a USB portable license?
- What is the difference between a floating license and a borrowed license?
Transporting a License FAQs
- What are reactivation codes?
- What is the process for transporting a license to a different host?
- What is a transportable license?