The output is rich with actionable data. Let’ s break down a typical response when a license is in use:
Server: lap-anpr License: 4 Serial: 130-1890112855 FC: PC 6000947:6 FeatureMap 0x00 Text: License Test User = 1 NoUser = 0 Excl = 0 Station = 0 Used = 1 Free = 0 Total = 1 Handle: 939 AccessMode: 0x00000000 PID: 39532 User: anpr Create: 2025-08-29 15:08:00( UTC) Client address::: 1
Expires 2025-10-30T00:00:00( UTC)
■ Used = 1 Free = 0 Total = 1: Instantly confirms that the license is fully utilized.
■ User: anpr: Pinpoints exactly who is using the license. This turns a vague user complaint into a clear diagnosis:“ Ann is using the last license; it should be free shortly.”
■ Expires: 2025-10-30T00:00:00( UTC): The precise expiration date of the license.
The line Used = 0 Free = 1 Total = 1 provides an unambiguous, real-time status. Seeing that a license is free means that a user can immediately launch the associated software – no waiting, no“ access denied” errors. For administrators, it is instant confirmation that the system is healthy and resources are available. Combined with the clear expiration date( Expires 2025-10-30), it delivers a complete picture for both immediate troubleshooting and long-term planning, such as budgeting for renewals.
Example 3: Tracking License Shortages When users report frequent access denials, you need data to understand the scope of the problem. The cmu tool can retrieve a log of all rejected license requests from a server.
cmu--list-rejected-allocations--get-data--server 10.49.205.56
This command reveals every attempt where a user tried and failed to get a license:
cmu. exe- CodeMeter Universal Support Tool. Version 8.30a of 2025-May-06( Build 6885) for Win64 Copyright( C) 2007-2025 by WIBU-SYSTEMS AG. All rights reserved.
2025-09-11T16:26:53 Denial LicenseID: 130-1890112855-6000947-17, FC: 6000947, PC: 6, LQ: 1, Client:” localhost”, User:” WIBU \ anpr” 2025-09-11T16:26:53 Denial LicenseID: 130-1890112855-6000947-17, FC: 6000947, PC: 6, LQ: 1, Client:” localhost”, User:” WIBU \ anpr”
2025-09-11T16:26:54 Denial LicenseID: 130-1890112855-6000947-17, FC: 6000947, PC: 6, LQ: 1, Client:” localhost”, User:” WIBU \ anpr”
■ 2025-09-11T16:26:53 Denial: A precise timestamp of the failed request.
■ FC: 6000947, PC: 6: The Firm and Product Code, identifying the exact software in high demand.
■ User:” WIBU \ anpr”: The specific user who was denied access.
This log is invaluable. Repeated denials for the same product code provide concrete evidence to justify purchasing additional licenses or re-evaluating workflow schedules.
Beyond Diagnostics: Enterprise Integration and Automation
While the cmu tool is perfect for quick checks, the CodeMeter API unlocks true enterprise-wide automation. By integrating this API into other systems, you can:
■ Build Custom Dashboards: Feed real-time license data into monitoring tools like Grafana or Power BI to create visual dashboards for department heads.
■ Automate Cost Allocation: Poll usage data and generate reports that automatically allocate licensing costs to departments based on real usage.
■ Enable Flexible Deployment: CodeMeter’ s architecture is built for modern environments, from central servers and Kubernetes clusters to industrial edge devices that ensure production continuity.
Effective license management is no longer just an IT task – it is a strategic business advantage. With the deep visibility offered by CodeMeter’ s tools, organizations can eliminate downtime, reduce wasted software spend, and empower users with the resources they need, when they need them. Integrating CodeMeter moves enterprises from reactive problem-solving to proactive optimization, ensuring the software ecosystem is a strategic asset, not a bottleneck.
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