Automation License Manager V5.3 SP2,
32-bit and 64-bit Edition

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Table of Contents

1              What's new in Automation License Manager V5.3?

2              Automation License Manager

2.1              Introduction

2.2              Scope of Delivery

2.3              Hardware Requirements

2.4              Software Requirements

2.5              Additional Information

3              How to Transfer License Keys

3.1              Drag and Drop

3.2              Connect Computer

4              Upgrading and Using Older Software Products

4.1              Upgrade Requirements

4.2              License Upgrade

4.3              Using Earlier Software Product Versions with a New License Key

5              Installation and Removal

5.1              How to Install the Automation License Manager

5.2              How to Remove the Automation License Manager

6              Additional Notes

6.1              Optimizing Hard Disks

6.2              Corrupt License Keys

6.3              Special Case: Lacking Access Rights for Upgrading

6.4              Special Case: SIMATIC Logon Access Protection

6.5              Automation License Manager as License Key Server

6.6              Changing Compatibility Mode

6.7              Increased Security through Connection Settings

6.8              Changing the Connection Settings under Windows XP

6.9              Rental License Keys and Changing the System Clock

7              Known Limitations

7.1              Canceling the License Key Transfer

1                                What's new in Automation License Manager V5.3?

·         The Automation License Manager V5.3 is delivered both as a 32-bit and 64-bit edition in a common setup. The supported operating systems are listed in paragraph 2.4.

·         Check out log
The check out log shows all not yet completed actions relating to the checkout of license keys. It shows all license keys that have been checked out by the server but not yet checked in again.
If a license key was checked out and then checked in again, this action is completed and is therefore no longer shown in the check out log.

·         Check for unused upgrade license keys
When the program starts, your computer is checked for available but not yet used upgrade license keys.
If such upgrade license keys are found, a note appears informing you of this. You can disable this function in the Automation License Manager settings.

2                                Automation License Manager

2.1                         Introduction

The Automation License Manager is a product of SIEMENS AG Industry Automation Group. It is used to manage license keys.

2.2                         Scope of Delivery

The Automation License Manager is supplied within the framework of software products by the Siemens AG.

License keys are provided with the respective software product on specially created data storage media. You have the option to purchase license keys from the SIEMENS AG as download in the Internet.

2.3                         Hardware Requirements

You will need approximately 30 MB of space on your hard disk for the installation of the files. You will need additional space for the log database.

2.4                         Software Requirements

The 32-bit version of the Automation License Manager is a program which has been released for the following operating systems:

·         MS Windows XP SP2 or SP3

·         MS Windows Server 2003 SP1 or SP2 Standard Edition (with or without R2)

·         MS Windows Server 2008 (with or without SP2)

·         MS Windows 7 (with or without SP1)

·         MS Windows 8

·         MS Windows 8.1

The 64-bit version of the Automation License Manager has been released for the following operating systems:

·       MS Windows Server 2008 R2 (with or without SP1)

·       MS Windows 7 (with or without SP1)

·       MS Windows 8

·       MS Windows 8.1

·       MS Windows Server 2012

·       MS Windows Server 2012 R2

2.5                         Additional Information

You can search for floating license keys throughout your network using the Automation License Manager. Refer to the supplied online help for more detailed information about the features of the Automation License Manager.

3                                How to Transfer License Keys

Use the Automation License Manager functions to transfer license keys that:

·         are not transferred during the setup of a product (for example, STEP 7),

·         belong to licenses bought at a later time.

3.1                         Drag and Drop

1.    Select the view via the menu command View > Management.

2.    Open the storage location on the local or network computer to which you wish to transfer the license keys.

3.    Open the storage location on the local or network computer where you wish to remove the license keys.

4.    Select the license keys and drag them to the folder where you wish to save the license keys while keeping the left mouse button pressed.
Result: The license keys are transferred.

3.2                         Connect Computer

With the Automation License Manager, you can only connect computers on the network on which the Automation License Manager is also installed. You do this with a right-click on "My Computer" in the navigation area and by selecting "Connect Computer" in the shortcut menu. A dialog is displayed, in which you can:

·         Specify the name of the computer you want to connect or

·         Browse the network for computers.

In the "Display Name" dialog box, enter the name under which the computer is to be displayed. Then click on "OK". The computer is now connected.

4                                Upgrading and Using Older Software Products

4.1                         Upgrade Requirements

Earlier License Key → New License Key

You require:

·         the CoL (Certificate of License) and the license key of the earlier version

·         the CoL (Certificate of License) and the upgrade license key of the target version

Earlier Authorization → New License Key

You require:

·         the earlier authorization

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