The following are the minimum system requirements for Network License Manager 20. Exceeding these requirements will in most cases lead to a performance increase. Running Network License Manager 20 on a system that does not meet these requirements is not supported.
Minimum Requirements
Mac
| Minimum System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Processor type and speed | 64-bit Intel processor. 32-bit not supported. |
| RAM | 2 GB or better. For more info about memory limitations in Windows operating systems, please consult this table. |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, TCP/IP v4 protocol. TCP/IP v6 protocol is not supported. |
Supported Operating Systems
Recommended operating systems are highlighted in green in the tables below.
If an operating system is not listed in the tables below, it is not supported. Do not try to install Network License Manager on a computer running an unsupported operating system.
| Edition | Client OS |
|---|---|
| 10.15 (Catalina) |  * |
| 10.14 (Mojave) | * |
| 10.13 (High Sierra) | |
* Dark mode is not supported.
Windows
Minimum System Requirements for Network License Manager 20.0 (Windows) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type and speed | x64 (64-bit) compatible processor (Intel or AMD), minimum dual-core. | |||
| RAM | Minimum 2GB. | |||
| Network | 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, TCP/IP v4 protocol, TCP/IP v6 protocol is not supported in applications. | |||
| Virtualization | VMWare Workstation 14.1.1, VMWare ESXi 6.5, 6.7, Citrix 7.6, 8, Parallels 14.1 for Mac 10.14, Microsoft Windows 10, 2016, 2019 Hyper-V. In a virtual infrastructure, you must be sure that the VM parameters are fixed and do not change, examples are Unique identifier, Disk size, Memory layout, size, CPU, MAC address. | |||
Supported Operating Systems
Recommended operating systems are highlighted in the tables below.
If an operating system is not listed in the tables below, it is not supported. Do not try to install Network License Manager on a computer running an unsupported operating system.
Windows Server
| Edition | |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2019 | |
| Windows server 2016 |  ** |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | ** |
| Windows Server 2012 | ** |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | ** |
** Esko tested on Standard edition. We do not support lower editions.
Windows, 64 bit version and 32 bit version (where available)
| Edition | |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ** |
| Windows 8.1 | ** |
** Esko tested on Pro editions.
** Flexera advises to run license servers on Windows server.
Unsupported Operating Systems
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2003 (all editions)
- Windows 7
- Windows 2000 (all editions)
- Windows Vista (all editions)
- Windows XP (all editions)
Unsupported configurations
- Installing the Esko Network License Manager on a computer running another 3rd party Flexera License Manager is not supported.
- Certificate license files (
.datfiles) are not supported.
Tips
- More info on network ports can be found here.
- The network latency should not exceed 100msec, you can find more info here.
- The name of the computer running the Esko Network License Manager should contain ISO LATIN characters only and should be stable and registered in DNS server (if any).
- Make sure that the Network License Manager Software is always updated to the latest compatible version, before installing client software. Running an application of a higher version with a Network License Manager of a lower version will not work.
- When virtualizing an OS, you must first deactivate the existing licenses on the physical hardware machines.
- When running on a VM, rebooting or resetting a Windows host should not replace the ethernet MAC address; otherwise licenses will be broken.
- When running on a VM, rebooting or resetting a Windows host should not replace the VM unique identifier; otherwise licenses will be broken.
- When using VPN network, the VPN must ensure that the MAC addresses do not change across different VPN sessions.
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Network License Manager |
| Version | 20 |
| Last revised |
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Useful Links
Software downloads: mysoftware.esko.com