See how to license FME Server 2016+. In this video we'll request a 60-day trial. The new licensing procedure is quicker, easier, and enables fault-tolerant distributions to work automatically.
Introduction
In this tutorial we will navigate through the licensing process for FME Server 2016 and newer releases.
Here are a few of the new licensing features that can be found in the updated technology:
- FME Server licensing is a lot simpler because it no longer relies on 3rd party licensing technology: FME Server will still be sold as “Engines” but we have now removed dependency on the FlexLM component.
- Distributed, or fault tolerant, installations will now work with no further action required by the user.
- Machine keys are no longer tied to a MAC address or other similar specifics. This means that it will now be compatible with a virtual machine, Docker or other related technologies.
Note: For users switching from a pool of FME Engines currently hosted by a single FlexLM floating license to our new licensing model, each serial number will now be tied to a single FME Server Core installation. If you intend to use multiple installations of FME Server Core, please contact codes@safe.com to discuss options for employing your desired configuration.
Steps
After installing FME Server on your machine, follow these steps to license it:
1) Open FME Server Web Use Interface and log in
Go to the Windows Start Menu, navigate to the FME Server in the programs list, then click on FME Server Web Interface
Log in with the administrator username and password specified during the installation.
2) Activate FME Server
After clicking LOGIN, you will be prompted with a dialogue window asking you if you would like to activate FME Server. Click on YES.
You should now be on the “Engines & Licensing” page which indicates that FME Server is currently Unlicensed.
3) Request a New License
Follow option a) if you have already purchased FME Server, or option b) to request an evaluation license.
a) If you have already purchased FME Server:
- Click on the “Request License” button.
- Select YES for the “Use Automatic Licensing via the Internet” option.
This means that FME Server will simply obtain a license from our servers without the need for human intervention. Alternatively, if you are in a situation where you are disconnected from the internet, or if the automatic option has not worked for you, then you may select the “Manual” option (if you select the "Manual" option, please follow the instructions in Request and Install a License - Offline Mode Section.)
- Enter Credentials (Email address, First Name, Last Name)
- The machine key field should be already populated, so no action is required on that field.
- Enter Serial Number
If you have already purchased FME Server, then you should have received a valid serial number for your asset. You may enter your unique Serial Number in the appropriate field before clicking OK. Following this, you would be prompted of your successful licensing and the details of your specific asset(s) will also be visible on the page.
b) To request an Evaluation License:
- Click on the “Request License” button.
- Select YES for the “Use Automatic Licensing via the Internet” option.
This means that FME Server will simply obtain a license from our servers without the need for human intervention. Alternatively, if you are in a situation where you are disconnected from the internet, or if the automatic option has not worked for you, then you may select the “Manual” option ((if you select the "Manual" option, please follow the instructions in Request and Install a License - Offline Mode section or Extending an Evaluation License section.)
- Enter Credentials (Email address, First Name, Last Name)
- The machine key field should be already populated, so no action is required on that field.
- Leave the Serial Number field empty, and simply click OK.
You should now see a dialogue that will indicate the progress of your Server licensing before showing that your License request was successful and that you now have a temporary license installed.
4) Confirm License Status Change
You should now see the FME Server status has changed from “Unlicensed” to a green check mark.
Below this are further details to the installation, such as:
- The Number of Engines licensed on the machine (e.g. max_engines: 2)
- The specific Machine Key (MACHINE KEY)
- For those of you who entered a valid serial number, this is where that information would be reflected
- The Expiration Date of the License (EXPIRES)
5) Check Email for Evaluation Confirmation
Go to the inbox of the email address used for License Registration. There should be an email from codes@safe.com. The turnaround time should only be 5 - 10 minutes.
This message confirms the evaluation and the trial period that has been granted. If you wish to do so, you may obtain a 60 day FME Server license by clicking on the link provided. You will be notified that your request was successfully submitted.
6) Refresh License
Back in FME Server, on the same Engines & Licensing page, you can click on the “Refresh License” button. You will see the dialogue indicating that our License Request is being processed.
This time, after the successful license prompt is achieved, notice the expiration date has been refreshed.
