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Vantage-Hosted License Servers

Vantage-hosted license servers provide a fully managed solution where Vantage Compute handles the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of your license infrastructure. This approach offers maximum convenience and reliability with minimal administrative overhead.

Overview​

With Vantage-hosted license servers, your license infrastructure is deployed and managed within Vantage's secure, scalable cloud environment. This service includes automated deployment, high availability, comprehensive monitoring, enterprise security, and regular maintenance.

Key Benefits​

Zero Administrative Overhead​

  • No need to provision or maintain server infrastructure
  • Automatic software updates and security patches
  • Built-in backup and disaster recovery

Enterprise-Grade Reliability​

  • 99.9% uptime SLA with geographic redundancy
  • Automatic failover and load balancing
  • Real-time monitoring and alerting

Scalability & Performance​

  • Elastic scaling based on license demand
  • Global distribution for optimal performance
  • High-speed connectivity to compute resources

Cost Optimization​

  • Pay-as-you-use pricing model
  • No upfront infrastructure investment
  • Reduced operational costs

Supported License Types​

Vantage-hosted license servers support all major license server technologies:

  • FlexLM/FLEXnet: Complete FlexLM license server management
  • RLM: Reprise License Manager with web-based administration
  • LMX: X-Formation License Manager X deployment
  • LS-DYNA: LSTC license server hosting
  • DSLS: Dassault Systèmes license server management
  • OLicense: Enterprise license management platform

Getting Started​

1. License Assessment​

Work with Vantage support to evaluate your current license requirements:

  • License server types and versions
  • Expected concurrent usage patterns
  • Geographic distribution needs
  • Integration requirements

2. Migration Planning​

Vantage assists with migration from existing license infrastructure:

  • License file analysis and validation
  • Minimal downtime migration scheduling
  • Testing and validation procedures
  • Rollback contingency planning

3. Deployment & Configuration​

Vantage handles all technical deployment aspects:

  • Secure license server provisioning
  • Network configuration and firewall rules
  • License file installation and validation
  • Integration with compute clusters

4. Monitoring & Management​

Access comprehensive license management through Vantage portal:

  • Real-time license usage dashboards
  • Historical usage analytics and reporting
  • User and group access management
  • Automated alerts and notifications

Security & Compliance​

Data Protection​

  • End-to-end encryption for all license communications
  • Secure license file storage with regular backups
  • Access logging and audit trails
  • GDPR and SOC 2 compliance

Network Security​

  • Private network isolation for license traffic
  • VPN and dedicated connection options
  • IP allowlisting and access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates

Performance & Monitoring​

Real-Time Monitoring​

  • License server health and availability
  • Concurrent usage tracking
  • Performance metrics and alerts
  • Capacity planning recommendations

Analytics & Reporting​

  • Detailed usage analytics by user, department, and project
  • License utilization optimization insights
  • Cost allocation and chargeback reporting
  • Predictive capacity planning

Support & SLA​

24/7 Technical Support​

  • Dedicated license management specialists
  • Proactive monitoring and issue resolution
  • Emergency support for critical license issues
  • Regular health check consultations

Service Level Agreement​

  • 99.9% uptime guarantee
  • Response time commitments
  • Performance benchmarks
  • Service credit provisions

Migration from Self-Hosted​

Assessment Phase​

  1. Current State Analysis: Evaluate existing license infrastructure
  2. Requirements Gathering: Define performance and availability needs
  3. Migration Planning: Develop detailed migration timeline
  4. Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate potential issues

Migration Process​

  1. Parallel Deployment: Set up Vantage-hosted servers alongside existing
  2. Testing Phase: Validate functionality with test workloads
  3. Gradual Cutover: Migrate applications incrementally
  4. Monitoring: Continuous monitoring during transition
  5. Decommission: Safely retire old infrastructure

Next Steps​

To implement Vantage-hosted license servers:

  1. Contact Vantage Sales: Discuss your license management requirements
  2. Technical Assessment: Work with Vantage engineers to evaluate your needs
  3. Proof of Concept: Test Vantage-hosted solution with your workloads
  4. Implementation: Execute migration plan with Vantage support
  5. Optimization: Ongoing optimization and support

For detailed implementation guidance, see our License Management How-To Guides or contact Vantage support for personalized assistance.