How to download and install OLI Network License Server as an administrator for the first time.
Overview
When setting up your OLI server for the first time, you will receive an email containing your .OLILic license file. Example file name: LS400000 Network License - Softkey [Exp 12-31-2099.OLILic]
Right-click on this file and open it with a text editor such as Notepad, Notepad++, etc. and inside you will find three key pieces of information:
- Protection Key ID (Example: LS400000)
- Server Serial Number (Example: V2-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
- Client Serial Number (Example: V2-YYYY-YYYY-YYYY-YYYY-YYYY-YYYY)
To access the software downloads page, you will need to use the Server serial number. You can find the latest version of OLI Network License Server at downloads.olisystems.com.
All OLI software is activated and registered using a digital softkey to ensure validity. Generating a softkey and activating the software consists of 5 steps:
- Install OLI Network License Server
- Load OLI Network License File
- Generate Softkey Data
- Wait for Softkey to Be Sent by OLI
- Activate Softkey
- Launch OLI Network License Server
1. Install OLI Network License Server
Once the installer is downloaded, right click, and select Run as administrator.
Click Next >
In the End-User License Agreement screen, select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement radio button, and then click Next >
Under Choose Setup Type, select Typical and click Next >
Then click Install.
After the installation is complete, click Finish.
Make sure to restart your computer after installation.
2. Load OLI Network License File
Locate the *.OLILic license file containing the Server and Client serial numbers referenced earlier. This time, instead of opening in a text editor, double-click the file to open it with OLI.
As seen in the image below, you will be asked to proceed with the license update. Click "Yes."
You will see an error showing that the server has failed to start. Please close this window and proceed.
3. Generate Softkey Data
OLI Software is protected using a digital softkey, which you can think of as a unique password stored in a file.
In the following steps, you will generate your softkey data which is stored in an OLI *.c2v (client to vendor) file that will be automatically sent to OLI. We will process the data and send back your activated softkey file in an email (*.OLIv2c or "vendor to client"). During weekdays, this is usually done within 24 hours.
Once the OLI Network License Server has been installed, open the OLI License Key Utility application.
Then, click the "Collect Information" button. This generates your softkey data and then prompts you to choose a location to save the output *.OLIc2v file.
As soon as you press Save, a dialogue box will appear that says, “Directly send the OLIc2v file to OLI Systems?” Click Yes.
In the proceeding window, please enter your contact information and click "Submit."
4. Wait for Softkey to be Sent by OLI
That’s all for now on your end! We will process your softkey data and return your activated softkey (*.OLIv2c) file promptly.
5. Activate Network Softkey
Once you receive your .OLIv2c file from OLI, save it to a memorable location. Open the OLI License Key Utility application again. This time, click "Apply Update" and select the *.OLIv2c file you recently saved.
If successful, you will see a dialog box that says, “The protection key was installed/updated successfully.”
6. Launch OLI Network License Server
Finally, open the OLI Network License Server application and under "Service Control" click "Start."
At this point, you have successfully installed the OLI Network License Server.
If you encounter any issues or have further questions, please submit a ticket to the OLI Support Center, or email us at support@olisystems.com.