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Creating a Network Installer in VLM

Primary Software: Other NI Software>>NI Volume License Manager
Primary Software Version: 1.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software:

Problem:
How can I create a network installer for VLM?

Solution:
By default, National Instruments software is not configured to look to a server for a license. Use the Create Network Installer option to create an installer that automatically configures the client computer to look to the server for a license. By creating this network installer, you do not have to keep track of who has installed the software because the computer must have permission in NI VLM to use the software. In VLM, select Options»Create Network Installer.
  1. First, specify the source of the software (usually the installer CD). Then select a destination to store the Network Installer. This location is usually a network drive accessible by the client computers. Enter the product name and version in the product name field and click Next.

  2. The server hostname is entered for you. The administrator information that you provided in a previous step should also be displayed.  Fill in the information if it does not appear. Click Next.

  3. In this dialog you will create configurations for the different groups that will use the license server.  It is recommended that you use a name which will identify to end-users their correct group (for example, "4th Floor Engineer" or "Test Lab 2").  After creating a name for a configuration, enter in the serial number for the product the group will be using (for example, LabVIEW Full Development System).  Then select the corresponding correct permission request for this configuration group (for example "LabVIEW Full Development System User-Based).  You only want to give permission for the product for which you are creating this network installer.

    Note: For creating a network installer with Academic Site License DVDs see related links section below.

Once your network installer is created, notify your end users where they can find these installers or you can burn CDs with this new installer to distribute to your users. When they install using this special network installer you created, their software will automatically point to NI VLM to check for permission to run.   Please see for more information.

Note: These instruction only apply to NI VLM 2.1 and later.


Related Links:
KnowledgeBase 3KPEI86E: Getting Started with NI Volume License Manager
KnowledgeBase 3GUEEP6E: Organizing and Announcing Software for Use With NI VLM
KnowledgeBase 3BT93H6E: Updated "Create Network Installer" for the NI Volume License Manager
KnowledgeBase 43RDUS8M: How Do I Use NI VLM to Create Network Installers for the Academic Site License DVDs?


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Report Date: 03/19/2007
Last Updated: 10/12/2007
Document ID: 47IAHTQA

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