An MxSuite license provides a number of tokens. To use the license, the tokens must be stored in a token pool. (For more information, see How Licenses Work.)

Use these steps to establish new token pool:

1.Select the computer to host the token pool. This is called the Token Host or License Server.

2.Create the Token Pool on the selected sever.

If you are using MxServe 1.0, see Avoiding Issues with Anti-virus Software.

After a Token Pool is established, use the procedure in Referencing Token Pools to run MxSuite programs.

hmtoggle_plus11. Token Host Computer Selection

If you are using fixed licenses, the token pool is hosted on the same PC you use to run the MxSuite. Use localhost as the server name. See Fixed License.

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If you are using floating licenses, a computer is required to host the token pool. The Token Host computer has to run a Windows OS (2008, XP, Windows 7, Windows 10) and be generally accessible on your network. To ensure that you have licenses available when you need them, the choice of host computer is very important. Risk factors that can affect license availability include:

•Access to the machine is not restricted. Hardware changes are uncontrolled. There is no control over what else is installed on the system.

•Power supply is not assured (no backup power supply), or the machine may be powered down inadvertently.

•Anti-virus software or other scanning programs are not configured to ignore the MxVDev license files. You should configure Anti-Virus software to exclude files in the MicroMax\MxServe folder.

•Machine crashes periodically because it is used for development work, or it has unreliable software or hardware components (such as drivers, disk, or RAM).

•Process priorities are adjusted and the CPU runs at very high utilization. (Note that MxVDev adjusts priorities and can run at high CPU utilization so a computer that is used for testing with MxVDev should not be used to host a floating token pool.)

We strongly recommend a machine under the control of the IT department be used.

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hmtoggle_plus12. Creating a Token Pool

To deposit tokens in a Token Pool, you need to use the computer that hosts the tokens (you cannot remote into the computer).  Here are the steps:

1.Choose the type of license you are using:

Use the MxServe Monitor to install floating licenses on a server.
To start, select All Programs->MicroMax->MxServe->MxServe Monitor from the Windows Start menu.

Notes:

▪If MxServe is not installed, see Installing the MxSuite.

▪The MxServe Monitor was formerly known as the MxServe Manager.

Use the MxV License Manager to install fixed (local) licenses. It is built into the MxVDev, MxTransIt, and MxVDiff applications.
To start, select Help->License from the main menu of one of the applications.

Note: If the MxSuite applications are not installed, see Installing the MxSuite.

 

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2.Click the Add button to add localhost to the Token Servers list. If the server is already listed, skip this step.

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By default, the connection port Id is 1234. See the section on Changing the Port on the Token Host if needed.

3.Click the Refresh button if necessary. The Status column should indicate a successful connection.

4.Select the License Update tab.

5.Click the Generate button, and send the generated Site Code to mxsupport@danlawinc.com

Note: Site codes expire 14 days after they are generated.

6.When you receive the Token Key from Danlaw, paste it into the appropriate field and click Validate. The Token Pool is updated with the credited tokens.

7.Click the Close button. The MxServe Monitor continues to run in the background. You can click the icon in the tray to reopen the dialog box.

8.If others have a problem seeing the license server on the network, you will need to create a firewall rule to allow MxServe.exe through the firewall. An alternative is to open the port that MxServe is listening on (default 1234). You may double-check the port by opening MxServe.exe.config in Notepad.

Notes:

•If the new license replaces a previous license , it may be necessary to use the kill the old license before receiving the new License Key.  This must be done on the system that hosts the Token Pool.

•If there are problems with the license system, MxSuite support may instruct you to use the Clean button. This will require a new License Key from Danlaw.

•Site Codes are valid for 14 days. Site codes may be used only one time. Each license requires a new site code.

Fixed license: If you are using a fixed license, you can now use the MxSuite.

Floating license: The Token Pool is now ready for use. Notify other users, if any, and proceed to Referencing Token Pools.

For client users to access the Token Pool, you will need to inform them about the Token Host Computer. MxSuite users will need to enter two pieces of information to connect to the pool: Server Name and Port Number. You could send them an e-mail similar to the following (update the words in red for your situation):

When you first run an MxSuite™ program, you will be prompted to provide license information.  To access the MxSuite Floating Token Pool, do the following:

•In the Server Information section:

oSelect the Add button.

oFor Server Name field enter: ComputerName.DomainName.company.com

oFor Port field enter: 1234

•Click Refresh Connection.

The MxServe Status column will be updated to show the available tokens.

For more information, see: http://mxhelp.danlawinc.com/index.html?accessing_tokens_from_pools.htm

 

 

Related Topics:

Referencing Token Pools

Managing Token Pools

Lending Tokens

Returning Tokens

Setting Up a Second Token Pool

License Troubleshooting

Avoiding Issues with Anti-virus Software

Viewing Token Users (In Use Tab)

How Licenses Work