How to Monitor modeFRONTIER Licenses with FlexLM

modeFRONTIER is a software platform developed by ESTECO that specializes in multidisciplinary engineering optimization. It enables the automation, integration, and optimization of complex simulation processes, making it an essential tool in the automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing industries. modeFRONTIER licenses are distributed via FlexLM in floating mode, allowing for centralized management of distributed workgroups.

How can you manage modeFRONTIER floating licenses?

modeFRONTIER uses the FlexLM license manager to manage floating licenses. License verification is performed by directly querying the license server, which can be done from Windows or Linux systems.

The first step is to download lmutil from the official Flexera website. It is essential that the version you are using be the same as or higher than the version running on the license server to avoid compatibility errors.

Next, two key pieces of information are required:

• The communication port defined in the license file (.lic)
• The server name (without DNS suffixes to avoid resolution issues)

If necessary, you can configure the ` hosts ` file to ensure that the server name resolves correctly.

How do I check the available modeFRONTIER licenses?

To obtain a list of active licenses and their expiration dates, use:

lmutil.exe lmstat -a -c porta@nomeserver

When there is a cluster of three servers:

lmutil.exe lmstat -a -c porta@server1;porta@server2;porta@server3

On Linux:

lmutil lmstat -a -c porta@server1,porta@server2,porta@server3

Sample output:

Feature          Version   #licenses   Expires       Vendor
modefrontier     2022.1    15          31-dec-2025   ESTECO
mfdirect         2022.1    5           31-dec-2025   ESTECO

How do I check the usage of modeFRONTIER licenses?

To check which licenses are in use and who is using them:

lmutil.exe lmstat -S -c porta@nomeserver

Sample output:

Users of modefrontier:  (Total of 15 licenses issued;  Total of 6 licenses in use)
  "modefrontier" v2022.1, vendor: ESTECO
  floating license
    user1 ws01 (v2022.1) (mf-server/27000 4101), start Thu 09/05 09:00
    user2 ws02 (v2022.1) (mf-server/27000 4102), start Thu 09/05 09:05

Why use Observer to monitor modeFRONTIER?

Manually monitoring modeFRONTIER FlexLM licenses can be time-consuming and inefficient over time. Observer enables fully automated monitoring:

• Real-time Monitoring of License Usage
• Historical usage analysis, “denied” events, and consumption peaks
• Automatic Generation of Reports for IT Audits and Planning
• Email notifications for license expiration or license quota exhaustion

Observer integrates seamlessly with FlexLM and provides centralized, proactive management of modeFRONTIER licenses.

Contact us to find out how Observer can help you manage your modeFRONTIER licenses effectively, or to request a free demo on your infrastructure.