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If you chose the Network Installation option, you need to decide which license server model to use to
distribute the product licenses.
Note:
If you are deploying a stand-alone or multi-seat stand-alone installation type, you do not use a
license server model. Proceed to “How to Set Up and Distribute the Program”.
For the network installation, use one of the following license server models:
• Single license server model. The Network License Manager is installed on a single server, so
license management and activity is restricted to this server. A single license file represents the total
number of licenses available on the server.
• Distributed license server model. Licenses are distributed across more than one server. A unique
license file is required for each server. To create a distributed license server, you must run the
Network License Manager on each server that is part of the distributed server pool.
• Redundant license server model. You use three servers to authenticate a single license file. One
server acts as the master, while the other two provide backup if the master server fails. With this
configuration, licenses continue to be monitored and issued as long as at least two servers are still
functional. The license file on all three servers is the same. You must install the Network License
Manager on each server.
Each of these license server models is described in detail in the Network Licensing Guide. It is strongly
recommended that you read that guide before you deploy the program. You can find the Network
Licensing Guide by clicking the Documentation link at the lower left corner of the Autodesk NavisWorks
Simulate 2009 Installation wizard
How to Set Up a License Server
If you are planning to have users run the program using network licenses, you need to use the Network
License Manager and the Network License Activation utility.
The Network License Manager helps you configure and manage license servers. The Network License
Activation utility helps you get licenses and register them over the Internet.
How to Install the Network License Manager
The Network License Manager is used to configure and manage the license servers.
To install your Network License Manager:
1. In the Autodesk NavisWorks Simulate 2009 Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities.
2. On the Select the Products to Install page, select Autodesk Network License Manager and click Next.
3. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this
agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then
click Next.
Note:
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