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FlexNet Licensing Overview
25/07/2024 . Technical Note
Siemens EDA licensing is based on FlexNet, and uses the FlexNet license file format (certificate-based only) to administer software licenses. The authorisation codes in the license file enable the Siemens EDA applications.
SALT Licensing – Manual Installation Guide (Windows)
14/10/2024 . Technical Note
The Siemens License Server (SLS) software installs the new SALT licensing automatically. However, in situations where manual configuration of the SALT license server is needed for Windows devices (floating or node-locked licenses), this article describes the step by step approach.
SALT Licensing – Manual Installation Guide (Linux)
14/10/2024 . Technical Note
The Siemens License Server (SLS) software installs the new SALT licensing automatically. However, in situations where manual configuration of the SALT license server is needed for Linux devices (floating or node-locked licenses), this article describes the step by step approach.
License Server Troubleshooting
14/10/2024 . Technical Note
If you have already followed our guides on how to install the License Server and are still having issues checking out your license, please follow the steps below which goes over some common approaches to resolve outstanding issues.
Registering for Siemens Support Center
15/08/2024 . Technical Note
Siemens EDA Support Center is a central location where you can easily find a number of useful resources (product installation files, license files, etc…). However, you must first register to be able to access your specific Site’s assets.
Mentor Standard Licensing – Manual Installation Guide (Windows)
07/08/2024 . Technical Note
To use Siemens EDA software, the FlexNet license server needs to be installed. This tech note is for setting up the Mentor Graphics license server on Windows devices, applicable for floating and node-locked licenses.
Mentor Standard Licensing – Manual Installation Guide (Linux)
07/08/2024 . Technical Note
To use Siemens EDA software, the FlexNet license server needs to be installed. This tech note is for setting up the Mentor Graphics license server on Linux devices, applicable for floating and node-locked licenses.
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