Windows: About Installing the License Manager

This section is applicable to installations involving a license file activation type. This licensing method is gradually being replaced by the user credentials activation type starting with Thermo‑Calc 2025a.

If you have previously installed an older version of Sentinel RMS License Manager, you must first uninstall the old version then reboot the server before starting with a new installation.

The Sentinel RMS License Manager service supplies the client computers in your network with license tokens when it runs Thermo‑Calc software. The Sentinel RMS License Manager software is installed on a computer that acts as a license server in your network. This is related to Full Network Client Installations and administrative rights are required for all steps.

Remember to collect subnet information before beginning. See Subnet Information for Network Licenses.

A network license can only be used on one specific computer that hosts the License Manager. The network license determines which client computers receive license tokens using the IP addresses and IP ranges.

Supported Windows Versions

These Windows operating systems are supported for the installation of Sentinel RMS License Manager. When ready, go to Windows: Installing the Sentinel RMS License Manager.

For macOS, the Sentinel RMS License software is installed on a Windows or Linux computer server where the Thermo‑Calc license file must also be located.