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How to set Environment Variable FLEXLM_TIMEOUT through Registry

SummaryHow to set Environment Variable FLEXLM_TIMEOUT through Registry ?Question How to set Environment Variable FLEXLM_TIMEOUT through Regisitry ?AnswerFlexenabled Application reads environment variables from registry location HKEY_CURRENT_USER\sof...

by syatham Flexera Alumni Sep 13, 2022

FlexNet Publisher 2015 SU 1 (11.13.1.2) Question

Why is FUSE required with FNP 11.14.1.1 install_fnp.sh on Linux?

SummaryWhy is FUSE required with FNP 11.14.1.1 install_fnp.sh on Linux?QuestionWe noticed that the FNP 11.14.1.1 install_fnp.sh script on Linux errors out if FUSE support is not detected. Have the requirements here changed between 11.13.0 and 11.14.1...

by mtbruce Flexera Alumni Mar 17, 2022

FlexNet Publisher 2016 R2 SP1 (11.14.1.1) FlexNet Publisher 2016 R2 SP2 (11.14.1.2) Question

Bad message command. / FlexNet Licensing error:-140,10006

SummaryBad message command. / FlexNet Licensing error:-140,10006QuestionWhat causes the lmutil Error : Bad message command. / FLEXnet Licensing error:-140,10006?AnswerThere is a BUG in 11.9 and 11.9.1 lmutil where the above error occurs. It does not...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Sep 29, 2020

FlexNet Publisher Legacy Versions Question

Checkout via router (like Pfsense) failed with -8 or -9 error when using HOSTID=INTERNET=xx.xx.x... in FEATURE line

SummaryCheckout via router (like Pfsense) failed with -8 or -9 error when using HOSTID=INTERNET=xx.xx.x... in FEATURE lineQuestionCheckout via router (like Pfsense) failed with -8 or -9 error when using HOSTID=INTERNET=xx.xx.x... in FEATURE line.Cons...

by mge Flexera Alumni Aug 09, 2020

FlexNet Publisher 2015 SP3 (11.13.1.3) Question

Where can I get the dongle drivers?

SummaryWhere can I get the dongle drivers?QuestionWhere can I get the dongle drivers?AnswerThe dongle drivers can downloaded from the link below: http://learn.flexerasoftware.com/content/ECM-Dongle-Drivers They are also included in the <platform...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Oct 22, 2019

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Server Trusted Storage Using Short Code Transactions

SummaryIs is possible to use Short Code Transactions to activate Server Side Trusted Storage?QuestionIs is possible to use Short Code Transactions to activate Server Side Trusted Storage?AnswerNo it is not possible to perform Server Side Trusted Stor...

by dhumphreys Level 5 Dec 20, 2018

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How do you get a list of only physical adapters?

SummaryHow do you obtain a list of only the physical adapters on Windows?QuestionI am trying to obtain a list of only the physical adapters and also a separate list of the virtual adapters on Windows. I am first setting LM_A_PHYSICAL_ETHERNETID to (L...

by mtbruce Flexera Alumni Dec 20, 2018

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Is the FNP activation request encrypted?

SummaryIs the FNP activation request encrypted?QuestionIs the FNP activation request encrypted?AnswerThe activation request xml are unsigned and unencrypted but hashed.<Hash>3D10D23739AB325829C5FA43F31C261F6C1CE315</Hash><HashVersion>1</HashVersion> ...

by dganurao Level 6 Dec 20, 2018

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How long does FNPLicensingService normally stay running after the last client disconnects on Mac or Linux?

SummaryHow long does FNPLicensingService normally stay running after the last client disconnects on Mac or Linux?QuestionBecause the licensing service isn?t a ?service? on a Mac (we use install_fnp.sh to generate a setuid-root binary that gets invoke...

by mtbruce Flexera Alumni Dec 20, 2018

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How do you determine the current version of the FlexNet Licensing Service (FNLS) running on a Windows system?

SummaryHow do you determine the current version of the FlexNet Licensing Service (FNLS) running on a Windows system?QuestionHow do you determine the current version of the FlexNet Licensing Service (FNLS) running on a Windows system?AnswerBrowse to C...

by mtbruce Flexera Alumni Dec 20, 2018

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How do you allow for a more flexible license key that will maintain its validity when a hardware component is changed?

SummaryHow do you allow for a more flexible license key that will maintain its validity when a hardware component is changed?QuestionFor example, we are experimenting with generating vendor defined host IDs that look like the following: da8e-e510-6e1...

by mtbruce Flexera Alumni Dec 20, 2018

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Can you create a binary that contacts both server and client trusted storage?

SummaryCan you create a binary that contacts both server and client trusted storage?QuestionI am currently writing a DLL that is supposed to loop through the local and server side trusted storagesto list the contents. It works fine to get the number ...

by mtbruce Flexera Alumni Dec 20, 2018

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Nessus reports potential vulnerability for lmadmin web server

SummaryIs web page URL change a potential vulnerability as reported by Nessus scan?QuestionOne of our customers scanned their software products with Nessus plugin and it reported a potential vulnerability for the FNP 11.14.1.3 lmadmin web server that...

by mtbruce Flexera Alumni Nov 30, 2018

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Where can I find the ECCN/CCATS for FlexNet Publisher?

Summary Where can I find the ECCN/CCATS for FlexNet Publisher? Question Where can I find the ECCN/CCATS for FlexNet Publisher? Answer ECCN code for Flexnet Publisher product is EAR99. It is worth mentioning that FNP was initially registered under ECC...

by mwaliullah Level 6 Nov 28, 2018

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How do you programmatically distinguish between Checkout and Borrow date time?

SummaryHow do you programmatically distinguish between Checkout and Borrow date time?QuestionIn our product, we're creating a report at the client side to show the list of nodes that use floating licenses. In the table of the report, we have a Checko...

by mtbruce Flexera Alumni Nov 15, 2018

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