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Vantage-Managed DSLS Server Setup

This guide covers setting up DSLS (Dassault Systèmes License Server) through Vantage's fully managed service. Vantage provides enterprise-grade DSLS management optimized for the complete Dassault Systèmes portfolio including SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, SIMULIA, and 3DEXPERIENCE applications.

Overview​

Vantage-managed DSLS servers offer:

  • Application-Optimized Infrastructure: Purpose-built for Dassault Systèmes applications
  • Intelligent License Allocation: Smart distribution across SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, SIMULIA
  • 3DEXPERIENCE Integration: Seamless cloud and on-premise integration
  • Multi-Application Support: Unified management for all DS applications
  • Global Deployment: Worldwide presence for optimal performance
  • Expert Support: Dassault Systèmes specialists available 24/7

Prerequisites​

Before deploying a Vantage-managed DSLS server:

  • Vantage Account: Active Vantage subscription with DSLS support
  • Dassault Systèmes License Agreement: Valid license agreement with Dassault Systèmes
  • License Files: DSLS license files (.lic format)
  • Application Inventory: Complete list of DS applications in use
  • Administrative Access: Vantage administrator permissions

Deployment Process​

1. Access DSLS License Management​

  1. Log into your Vantage dashboard
  2. Navigate to Licenses → Servers
  3. Click Deploy New Server
  4. Select DSLS as the license server type
  5. Choose Vantage-Managed deployment option

2. Configure Deployment Settings​

Server Configuration​

  • Server Name: Descriptive name for your DSLS server
  • Region: AWS region optimized for your user base
  • Performance Tier: Choose based on your application mix:
    • Standard: 4 vCPU, 16GB RAM (up to 200 concurrent users)
    • Professional: 8 vCPU, 32GB RAM (up to 500 concurrent users)
    • Enterprise: 16 vCPU, 64GB RAM (up to 1500 concurrent users)
    • Global: Multi-region deployment for worldwide access

Application Configuration​

Select your Dassault Systèmes applications:

  • SOLIDWORKS: Premium, Professional, Standard editions
  • CATIA: V5, V6, 3DEXPERIENCE editions
  • SIMULIA: Abaqus, Tosca, Isight, fe-safe
  • 3DEXPERIENCE: Platform and role-based licenses
  • Other DS Applications: DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA

License Configuration​

# DSLS License Configuration
applications:
  solidworks:
    editions: ["premium", "professional", "standard"]
    concurrent_limit: 100
    borrow_enabled: true
    timeout: 1800
    
  catia:
    versions: ["v5", "v6", "3dx"]
    concurrent_limit: 50
    reservation_enabled: true
    timeout: 3600
    
  simulia:
    products: ["abaqus", "tosca", "isight"]
    token_based: true
    hpc_integration: true
    timeout: 7200

3. Upload License Files​

  1. Click Upload DSLS Licenses
  2. Select your .lic license files
  3. Vantage automatically parses and validates licenses
  4. Configure application-specific settings:
    • Feature Mapping: Map license features to applications
    • User Groups: Define user groups and access levels
    • Usage Policies: Set per-application usage policies

4. Configure Advanced Settings​

High Availability Configuration​

# High Availability Settings
high_availability:
  enabled: true
  deployment_mode: "active_passive"
  failover_time: "< 30 seconds"
  geographic_redundancy: true
  
backup_and_recovery:
  automated_backups: true
  backup_frequency: "hourly"
  retention_period: "30 days"
  point_in_time_recovery: true

Performance Optimization​

# Performance Settings
performance:
  connection_pooling: true
  cache_optimization: true
  load_balancing: "intelligent"
  application_awareness: true
  
# Application-specific optimization
optimization:
  solidworks:
    license_sharing: "optimal"
    borrow_optimization: true
    
  catia:
    feature_grouping: "smart"
    version_compatibility: "automatic"
    
  simulia:
    token_optimization: true
    hpc_scheduling: "advanced"

5. Launch Deployment​

  1. Review all configuration settings
  2. Estimate costs based on application usage
  3. Click Deploy DSLS Server
  4. Monitor deployment progress in real-time

CLI-Based Deployment​

Provision your Vantage-managed DSLS server using the Vantage CLI for automated deployment and multi-application integration workflows.

1. Install and Authenticate Vantage CLI​

# Install Vantage CLI
curl -L https://releases.vantage.io/cli/latest/install.sh | bash

# Authenticate with Vantage
vantage auth login

# Verify DSLS module availability
vantage license-servers types --filter dsls

2. Create DSLS Server Configuration​

Create a comprehensive configuration for Dassault Systèmes applications:

# dsls-config.yaml
apiVersion: v1
kind: LicenseServer
metadata:
  name: "dsls-production"
  description: "Production DSLS server for Dassault Systèmes applications"
  labels:
    environment: "production"
    vendor: "dassault-systemes"
    applications: "solidworks,catia,simulia"

spec:
  type: "dsls"
  deployment: "vantage-managed"
  
  infrastructure:
    region: "us-east-1"
    instance_type: "enterprise"
    multi_az: true
    storage_encrypted: true
    
  configuration:
    server_port: 27000
    vendor_daemon_port: 27001
    web_port: 1947
    ssl_enabled: true
    
  applications:
    solidworks:
      enabled: true
      editions: ["premium", "professional", "standard"]
      timeout: 1800
      borrow_enabled: true
      
    catia:
      enabled: true
      versions: ["v5", "v6", "3dx"]
      timeout: 3600
      reservation_enabled: true
      
    simulia:
      enabled: true
      products: ["abaqus", "tosca", "isight", "fesafe"]
      token_based: true
      hpc_integration: true
      
  licensing:
    sharing_enabled: true
    overflow_handling: "queue"
    license_pooling: "intelligent"
    
  security:
    authentication: "active_directory"
    access_control:
      design_networks:
        - "192.168.10.0/24"  # Design team network
        - "192.168.20.0/24"  # Engineering network
      simulation_networks:
        - "192.168.30.0/24"  # Simulation cluster
        
  monitoring:
    enabled: true
    application_metrics: true
    usage_analytics: "detailed"
    alerts:
      application_exhaustion:
        solidworks_threshold: 90
        catia_threshold: 85
        simulia_threshold: 95
        notifications: ["email", "teams"]
        
  backup:
    enabled: true
    application_state: true
    schedule: "0 2 * * *"
    retention: 90

3. Deploy DSLS Server​

# Validate DSLS configuration
vantage license-servers validate --config dsls-config.yaml

# Deploy DSLS server
vantage license-servers create --config dsls-config.yaml --wait

# Monitor multi-application deployment
vantage license-servers status dsls-production \
  --include-applications \
  --watch

4. Upload and Configure License Files​

# Upload DSLS license files
vantage license-servers upload-licenses dsls-production \
  --files "dsls_*.lic" \
  --application-mapping auto \
  --validate-signatures

# Verify application-specific licenses
vantage license-servers licenses status dsls-production \
  --by-application \
  --show-features

# Configure license priorities
vantage license-servers licenses configure dsls-production \
  --solidworks-priority high \
  --catia-priority high \
  --simulia-priority medium

5. Configure Application-Specific Settings​

# Configure SOLIDWORKS settings
vantage license-servers configure dsls-production \
  --application solidworks \
  --borrow-timeout 86400 \
  --max-overdraft 10 \
  --edition-mapping "premium:sw_premium,professional:sw_pro"

# Configure CATIA settings
vantage license-servers configure dsls-production \
  --application catia \
  --version-compatibility automatic \
  --reservation-pool 10 \
  --feature-grouping smart

# Configure SIMULIA settings
vantage license-servers configure dsls-production \
  --application simulia \
  --token-optimization enabled \
  --hpc-scheduling advanced \
  --abaqus-tokens-per-core 5

6. Multi-Application License Management​

# Configure license sharing between applications
vantage license-servers sharing configure dsls-production \
  --enable-cross-app-sharing \
  --sharing-policies "solidworks,catia:high;simulia:medium" \
  --overflow-queue enabled

# Set up application quotas
vantage license-servers quotas configure dsls-production \
  --solidworks-quota 60% \
  --catia-quota 30% \
  --simulia-quota 40% \
  --allow-burst

# Configure time-based allocation
vantage license-servers schedule create dsls-production \
  --name "peak-design-hours" \
  --time "08:00-18:00" \
  --days "mon-fri" \
  --priority-apps "solidworks,catia"

7. User and Group Management​

# Configure user groups by application
vantage license-servers groups create dsls-production \
  --name "solidworks-designers" \
  --applications "solidworks" \
  --max-licenses 25 \
  --priority high

vantage license-servers groups create dsls-production \
  --name "catia-engineers" \
  --applications "catia" \
  --max-licenses 15 \
  --features "design,analysis"

vantage license-servers groups create dsls-production \
  --name "simulia-analysts" \
  --applications "simulia" \
  --token-limit 1000 \
  --hpc-access enabled

# Configure cross-application access
vantage license-servers users configure dsls-production \
  --user "senior.engineer@company.com" \
  --applications "solidworks,catia,simulia" \
  --priority highest

8. 3DEXPERIENCE Integration​

# Configure 3DEXPERIENCE cloud integration
vantage license-servers 3dx configure dsls-production \
  --cloud-tenant "company.3dexperience.3ds.com" \
  --hybrid-mode enabled \
  --license-sync bidirectional

# Set up role-based licensing
vantage license-servers 3dx roles configure dsls-production \
  --role "3dx_catia_designer" \
  --concurrent-limit 20 \
  --on-premise-fallback enabled

# Configure cloud bursting
vantage license-servers 3dx bursting configure dsls-production \
  --enable-bursting \
  --burst-threshold 90% \
  --max-cloud-licenses 50

9. Advanced Analytics and Reporting​

# Enable detailed application analytics
vantage license-servers analytics configure dsls-production \
  --application-breakdown enabled \
  --feature-utilization detailed \
  --user-behavior-analysis enabled

# Generate multi-application reports
vantage license-servers report dsls-production \
  --type multi-application-usage \
  --period quarterly \
  --include-roi-analysis \
  --format executive-summary

# Set up cost allocation reporting
vantage license-servers reporting configure dsls-production \
  --cost-allocation department \
  --chargeback-model "usage_based" \
  --billing-frequency monthly

10. Performance Optimization​

# Optimize for multi-application workloads
vantage license-servers tune dsls-production \
  --multi-app-optimization enabled \
  --load-balancing intelligent \
  --cache-optimization aggressive

# Configure application-specific performance
vantage license-servers performance configure dsls-production \
  --solidworks-optimization "fast_checkout" \
  --catia-optimization "memory_efficient" \
  --simulia-optimization "hpc_aware"

# Set up auto-scaling policies
vantage license-servers autoscale configure dsls-production \
  --scale-trigger "app_utilization > 85%" \
  --scale-factor 1.5 \
  --cooldown-period 10m

11. Monitoring and Alerting​

# Set up application-specific monitoring
vantage license-servers monitoring configure dsls-production \
  --per-application-metrics enabled \
  --feature-level-tracking enabled \
  --user-session-analytics enabled

# Create application-specific alerts
vantage license-servers alerts create dsls-production \
  --name "solidworks-license-shortage" \
  --condition "solidworks_usage > 90%" \
  --actions "email:cad-admin@company.com,teams:#cad-alerts"

vantage license-servers alerts create dsls-production \
  --name "catia-performance-degradation" \
  --condition "catia_response_time > 10s" \
  --actions "slack:#catia-support"

# Set up cross-application correlation alerts
vantage license-servers alerts create dsls-production \
  --name "design-workflow-bottleneck" \
  --condition "solidworks_usage > 95% AND catia_queue_length > 10" \
  --actions "pagerduty:design-team-oncall"

12. Integration Examples​

CAD/CAE Workflow Integration​

# Python workflow automation
import vantage_dsls

# Initialize DSLS client
dsls = vantage_dsls.Client('dsls-production')

# Check multi-application availability
def check_design_workflow_capacity():
    sw_available = dsls.check_availability('solidworks', licenses=5)
    catia_available = dsls.check_availability('catia', licenses=2)
    abaqus_available = dsls.check_availability('abaqus', tokens=100)
    
    return all([sw_available, catia_available, abaqus_available])

# Automated workflow execution
if check_design_workflow_capacity():
    # Reserve licenses for workflow
    reservations = dsls.reserve_licenses(
        solidworks=5,
        catia=2,
        abaqus_tokens=100,
        duration='4h'
    )
    
    # Execute design workflow
    execute_design_workflow(reservations)

Enterprise Integration​

# Configure ERP integration
vantage license-servers integration configure dsls-production \
  --erp-system sap \
  --cost-center-mapping "design:CC001,simulation:CC002" \
  --project-tracking enabled

# Set up PLM integration
vantage license-servers integration configure dsls-production \
  --plm-system "3dexperience" \
  --license-project-mapping enabled \
  --usage-tracking detailed

# Configure SSO integration
vantage license-servers sso configure dsls-production \
  --provider "azure_ad" \
  --group-mapping "Azure_CAD_Users:solidworks,Azure_CAE_Users:simulia"

13. Backup and Disaster Recovery​

# Configure application-aware backup
vantage license-servers backup configure dsls-production \
  --application-state-backup enabled \
  --cross-app-dependencies preserved \
  --3dx-sync-state included

# Create comprehensive backup
vantage license-servers backup create dsls-production \
  --include-application-configs \
  --include-user-sessions \
  --include-license-history \
  --description "Pre-upgrade comprehensive backup"

# Set up disaster recovery
vantage license-servers dr configure dsls-production \
  --dr-region eu-west-1 \
  --application-priority "solidworks:high,catia:high,simulia:medium" \
  --failover-sequence "licenses,applications,users"

14. Maintenance and Updates​

# Schedule application-aware maintenance
vantage license-servers maintenance schedule dsls-production \
  --window "2024-03-20T02:00:00Z/PT4H" \
  --application-sequence "simulia,catia,solidworks" \
  --rolling-update enabled

# Update DSLS server
vantage license-servers upgrade dsls-production \
  --version "latest" \
  --preserve-application-configs \
  --test-applications post-upgrade

# Apply multi-application configuration updates
vantage license-servers apply dsls-production \
  --config dsls-config-v2.yaml \
  --validate-cross-app-compatibility \
  --staged-rollout

15. Cost Management and Optimization​

# Analyze multi-application costs
vantage license-servers cost-analysis dsls-production \
  --by-application \
  --include-utilization \
  --optimization-recommendations

# Configure cost optimization
vantage license-servers cost-optimization configure dsls-production \
  --rightsizing-enabled \
  --application-balancing "dynamic" \
  --unused-license-detection enabled

# Generate cost allocation reports
vantage license-servers cost-allocation report dsls-production \
  --by-department \
  --by-project \
  --by-application \
  --format "excel,csv"

16. Destroy Server​

# Graceful shutdown with application-aware sequencing
vantage license-servers destroy dsls-production \
  --backup-all-applications \
  --notify-users-by-app \
  --shutdown-sequence "simulia,catia,solidworks" \
  --grace-period 6h \
  --confirm

# Emergency destroy with state preservation
vantage license-servers destroy dsls-production \
  --force \
  --preserve-application-data \
  --export-configurations \
  --confirm

Post-Deployment Configuration​

1. Verify Server Functionality​

After deployment completion:

  1. Check server status in Vantage dashboard
  2. Verify all license features are loaded
  3. Test application connectivity
  4. Confirm license checkout/checkin functionality

2. Configure User Access​

Active Directory Integration​

authentication:
  active_directory:
    domain: "company.com"
    ldap_server: "ldap://ad.company.com"
    base_dn: "ou=users,dc=company,dc=com"
    user_filter: "(&(objectClass=user)(sAMAccountName=%s))"
    group_membership: "automatic"

User Groups and Roles​

user_groups:
  - name: "solidworks_designers"
    applications: ["solidworks"]
    editions: ["premium", "professional"]
    max_concurrent: 25
    borrow_allowed: true
    
  - name: "catia_engineers"
    applications: ["catia"]
    versions: ["v5", "v6"]
    max_concurrent: 15
    priority: "high"
    
  - name: "simulation_analysts"
    applications: ["simulia"]
    products: ["abaqus", "tosca"]
    token_allocation: "dynamic"
    hpc_access: true

3. Application Integration​

SOLIDWORKS Integration​

solidworks:
  license_server: "managed by vantage"
  connection_method: "automatic"
  editions:
    - premium: "floating"
    - professional: "floating"
    - standard: "floating"
  
  features:
    simulation: "addon"
    flow_simulation: "addon"
    motion: "addon"
    routing: "addon"

CATIA Integration​

catia:
  license_server: "managed by vantage"
  version_support: ["v5r21", "v6r2019x", "3dx_r2023x"]
  licensing_mode: "concurrent"
  
  configurations:
    design: ["sketcher", "part_design", "assembly_design"]
    analysis: ["generative_structural_analysis", "elfini"]
    manufacturing: ["machining", "prismatic_machining"]

SIMULIA Integration​

simulia:
  license_server: "managed by vantage"
  token_management: "intelligent"
  
  products:
    abaqus:
      standard: "token_based"
      cae: "token_based"
      explicit: "token_based"
      
    tosca:
      structure: "named_user"
      fluid: "named_user"
      
    isight:
      execution: "concurrent"
      runtime: "concurrent"

Advanced Features​

Multi-Application License Sharing​

Intelligent Allocation​

license_sharing:
  enabled: true
  algorithms:
    - "demand_prediction"
    - "usage_patterns"
    - "priority_based"
  
  sharing_policies:
    - applications: ["solidworks", "catia"]
      sharing_level: "high"
      overflow_handling: "queue"
      
    - applications: ["simulia"]
      sharing_level: "medium"
      dedicated_pool: "30%"

Dynamic Reallocation​

  • Real-time Monitoring: Track application usage patterns
  • Predictive Analytics: Anticipate license demand
  • Automatic Rebalancing: Reallocate licenses based on demand
  • Priority Management: Ensure critical users have access

3DEXPERIENCE Cloud Integration​

Hybrid Deployment​

three_dx_integration:
  cloud_connection: "secure_tunnel"
  on_premise_sync: "real_time"
  
  licensing_modes:
    - cloud_native: "3dx_platform"
    - hybrid: "on_premise_with_cloud_sync"
    - disconnected: "occasional_sync"
  
  role_based_licensing:
    enabled: true
    automatic_provisioning: true
    usage_tracking: "detailed"

Data Synchronization​

  • License Usage Sync: Real-time synchronization with 3DEXPERIENCE cloud
  • User Management: Unified user management across cloud and on-premise
  • Compliance Reporting: Automated compliance reports for both environments

Performance Analytics​

Application-Specific Metrics​

analytics:
  solidworks:
    metrics: ["usage_time", "feature_utilization", "performance"]
    reporting: "real_time"
    
  catia:
    metrics: ["session_duration", "module_usage", "memory_consumption"]
    reporting: "detailed"
    
  simulia:
    metrics: ["token_consumption", "job_efficiency", "hpc_utilization"]
    reporting: "comprehensive"

Business Intelligence​

  • Usage Trends: Long-term usage pattern analysis
  • ROI Analysis: Return on investment for license purchases
  • Optimization Recommendations: Automated recommendations for license optimization
  • Capacity Planning: Predictive capacity planning based on growth trends

License Management​

Multi-Application Policies​

Usage Policies​

usage_policies:
  - name: "design_team_policy"
    applications: ["solidworks", "catia"]
    rules:
      - max_concurrent_per_user: 2
      - max_daily_hours: 12
      - priority_level: "high"
      
  - name: "simulation_policy"
    applications: ["simulia"]
    rules:
      - token_allocation: "dynamic"
      - max_tokens_per_job: 1000
      - queue_priority: "medium"

Reservation System​

reservations:
  - name: "critical_projects"
    applications: ["all"]
    reserved_licenses: 10
    users: ["project_leads"]
    
  - name: "training_sessions"
    applications: ["solidworks"]
    schedule: "weekly"
    duration: "4 hours"
    reserved_licenses: 20

Cost Optimization​

License Right-sizing​

  • Usage Analysis: Detailed analysis of actual vs. purchased licenses
  • Optimization Recommendations: Specific recommendations for each application
  • Renewal Planning: Strategic planning for license renewals
  • Cost Allocation: Accurate cost allocation to departments/projects

Flexible Licensing​

flexible_licensing:
  enabled: true
  
  options:
    - type: "burst_licensing"
      applications: ["simulia"]
      burst_capacity: "200%"
      cost_model: "pay_per_use"
      
    - type: "seasonal_adjustment"
      applications: ["solidworks", "catia"]
      peak_period: "q4"
      adjustment: "+50%"

High Availability and Security​

Enterprise-Grade Availability​

availability:
  sla: "99.99%"
  multi_region: true
  disaster_recovery:
    rto: "15 minutes"
    rpo: "5 minutes"
    
  redundancy:
    active_passive: true
    automatic_failover: true
    health_monitoring: "continuous"

Security and Compliance​

security:
  encryption:
    at_rest: "AES_256"
    in_transit: "TLS_1_3"
    
  access_control:
    multi_factor_auth: true
    role_based_access: true
    api_security: "oauth2"
    
  compliance:
    standards: ["SOC2", "ISO27001", "GDPR"]
    audit_logging: "comprehensive"
    data_residency: "configurable"

Monitoring and Alerting​

Real-time Dashboards​

Pre-built dashboards for:

  • Application Usage: Usage by SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, SIMULIA
  • License Utilization: Real-time and historical utilization
  • User Activity: Individual and team usage patterns
  • Performance Metrics: System and application performance

Intelligent Alerting​

alerts:
  - name: "License Exhaustion"
    condition: "utilization > 90%"
    applications: ["all"]
    notification: ["email", "slack", "teams"]
    
  - name: "Application Performance"
    condition: "response_time > 5s"
    applications: ["catia", "solidworks"]
    notification: ["email"]
    
  - name: "Unusual Usage Patterns"
    condition: "anomaly_detected"
    ml_based: true
    notification: ["dashboard", "email"]

Integration and Automation​

Workflow Integration​

CAD/CAE Workflows​

# Example: Automated SOLIDWORKS to SIMULIA workflow
import vantage_api

# Check SOLIDWORKS license
sw_license = vantage_api.checkout_license("solidworks_premium")

if sw_license.available:
    # Process CAD model
    cad_result = process_solidworks_model("model.sldprt")
    
    # Check SIMULIA license for analysis
    sim_license = vantage_api.checkout_license("abaqus_standard", tokens=100)
    
    if sim_license.available:
        # Run simulation
        analysis_result = run_abaqus_analysis(cad_result)
        
    # Release licenses
    vantage_api.checkin_license(sw_license)
    vantage_api.checkin_license(sim_license)

API Integration​

# License management API
from vantage_dsls import DSLSManager

# Initialize DSLS manager
dsls = DSLSManager(api_key="your_api_key")

# Get real-time license status
status = dsls.get_license_status()
print(f"SOLIDWORKS available: {status.solidworks.available}")
print(f"CATIA available: {status.catia.available}")
print(f"SIMULIA tokens available: {status.simulia.tokens_available}")

# Reserve licenses for critical job
reservation = dsls.reserve_licenses(
    solidworks=5,
    catia=3,
    simulia_tokens=500,
    duration="2 hours"
)

Cost Management and Optimization​

Usage-Based Pricing​

pricing_model:
  base_infrastructure: "fixed_monthly"
  license_management: "per_application"
  usage_tracking: "per_hour"
  storage: "per_gb_month"
  
cost_optimization:
  automatic_rightsizing: true
  usage_analytics: "advanced"
  renewal_optimization: true
  budget_management: "department_level"

ROI Analysis​

  • License Utilization ROI: Return on investment for each application
  • Productivity Metrics: Impact on design and analysis productivity
  • Time-to-Market: Reduction in product development cycles
  • Collaboration Benefits: Improved cross-application collaboration

Migration and Best Practices​

Migration from On-Premise DSLS​

  1. Current State Assessment: Analyze existing DSLS deployment
  2. Application Inventory: Catalog all Dassault Systèmes applications
  3. User Analysis: Map user groups and access patterns
  4. Parallel Testing: Test Vantage deployment alongside existing
  5. Phased Migration: Migrate applications incrementally

Best Practices​

Application Configuration​

  • License Pooling: Optimize license pools across applications
  • User Training: Train users on new license management
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish baseline performance metrics
  • Integration Testing: Validate all application integrations

Ongoing Management​

  • Regular Reviews: Monthly license utilization reviews
  • User Feedback: Collect and act on user feedback
  • Performance Optimization: Continuous performance improvements
  • Cost Optimization: Regular cost optimization reviews

Support and Training​

Expert Support​

  • 24/7 DSLS Support: Specialists available around the clock
  • Application Experts: SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, SIMULIA specialists
  • Migration Support: Dedicated migration assistance
  • Training Services: Comprehensive user and admin training

Resources​

  • Knowledge Base: Extensive DSLS documentation
  • Video Training: Application-specific training videos
  • Best Practices: Industry best practices and case studies
  • Community Forums: User community and expert advice

Next Steps​

After deploying your Vantage-managed DSLS server:

  1. User Onboarding: Train users on new license access methods
  2. Application Integration: Validate all application integrations
  3. Performance Baseline: Establish performance baselines
  4. Usage Analytics: Set up comprehensive usage monitoring
  5. Optimization: Implement ongoing optimization processes

For enterprise DSLS deployments and advanced 3DEXPERIENCE integration, contact Vantage Professional Services or explore additional documentation in the Vantage dashboard.