Installing HCL Local License Server

After you finish all the pre-installation tasks, you can begin the installation of HCL Local License Server (LLS). You can then manage the licenses of HCLSoftware products.

Before you begin

You must have the information such as the path to a license file, TLS certificate, TLS key, and so on.

About this task

Note: You can install only one instance of LLS.

Procedure

  1. Go to the directory where the installer package is located.
  2. From the command-line, run the install program:
    • On Windows, run the install.bat file as an administrator.
    • On Linux, enter the following commands with root privileges:
      chmod +x install.sh
      ./install.sh
  3. Specify the configuration information as the install program prompts you.
    Enter the Installation Directory:
    Specify the installation directory for the LLS.
    Enter the license file:
    Specify the path of the license file containing the valid fingerprint generated from the My HCLSoftware portal. For example, path_to_licenseFilename.txt.
    Enter the TLS certificate:
    Specify the path of the certificate file generated by the utility program or a third-party generated TLS certificate. For example, path_to_certificateFilename.crt.
    Note: The best practice for using a valid TLS certificate is by keeping a record of your TLS certificate expiry dates and update the certificates before they expire for an uninterrupted communication. LLS does not provide any notification on expired or expiring TLS certificates.
    Consider the following points if you are using a third-party TLS certificate:
    • The PEM format with the .crt extension is the valid certificate format.
    • The chain of certificates must be in the order: server certificate, intermediate certificate, and root certificate.
    Enter the TLS key:
    Type the path of a valid certificate key file. For example, path_to_certificateKeyFilename.key.
    Enter the port (port:443 preferred):
    Enter the port number that is used during fingerprint generation.
    A confirmation message is displayed.
    Service started successfully.
  4. Press any key to terminate the install program.

Results

You have installed LLS on your system.

What to do next

You must verify your LLS server installation and obtain the deployment ID from the license file to configure your product license information. See Verifying HCL Local License Server installation.