Generating a Server ID File

To install licenses on a machine, you must create a Server ID File that contains the hardware information for that computer. The Server ID File contains information such as the MAC address, hard drive serial number, and other data unique to the machine for which it is generated. This information is used to tie the license to that machine, so that the license cannot be moved to another machine once generated.

If you have purchased Subscription Licenses, then read here for instructions on using them.

Generating Server ID Files on Linux

The following instructions should be performed on the machine that will host your licenses. First ensure that lv_license_server is running.

Run the following command: /usr/bin/lv_license_manager -g path where path is the you would like to use for the Server ID file. For example, if you wanted to create the server ID file in the root directory, you would type /usr/bin/lv_license_manager -g /Info.bts

(If you do not have a Web browser installed on the same machine as the License Server, use a tool such as scp to move the Info.bts file to a computer with a Web browser and an Internet connection.)

Proceed to Uploading and Downloading License Files.

Generating Server ID Files on Windows

1. Launch the License Administrator by choosing:
   Start > Programs > LumenVox > License Server > License Administrator.
2. Type in the License Server's IP address. If the License Server is running on the machine you are using, the local machine's IP address is 127.0.0.1.
3. Click "Connect." The server status should change to "Connected."
4. Click "Create Server ID File."
   
5. The file, called Info.bts, will be saved in the License Server installation directory, by default at C:\Program Files\Lumenvox\License Server\
6. Proceed to Uploading and Downloading License Files.