Choosing the License Service Host
OpenSpirit license service can run on any host computer in your company's network that has network connectivity to the computers that are used to run OpenSpirit applications and data connectors. OpenSpirit master installations require the host name of the computer used to run the license service and the port that the license service was configured to use. An IP address can be used instead of the host name.
Tip: Your license file contains a SERVER line near the top of the file. This line contains the host name, hostid, and port number that should be used to run the license service. The hostid portion of the SERVER line cannot be modified. The host name and port number fields may be edited. Change the host name if you rename the computer used to run the license service. A new license file is needed if the computer's hostid changes. The port number can also be changed if you would like the license service to use a different port number. The default port number that appears in the license file is 27001. The port number must be in the range of valid port numbers (1024 through 65535) and must not be a port already in use by another service.
Multiple OpenSpirit master installations can be configured to use the same license service. Licenses then be shared among all OpenSpirit installations configured to use the service.
Note:
The TIBCO OpenSpirit license agreement prohibits sharing licenses across multiple sites unless a global license option was purchased. Consult with your TIBCO OpenSpirit sales representative if you are unsure of the geographic scope of your OpenSpirit licenses.
The license service requires modest amounts of memory and CPU cycles, but it does need to maintain consistent network communication. It is therefore important to choose a reliable computer to host the license service. The license service must be available to OpenSpirit applications and data connectors while they are running.
Tip: An optional redundant host license model can be used to minimize the likelihood of a license service outage. The redundant model requires three host computers, each of which run the license service. One of the three hosts can go down without disrupting OpenSpirit applications and data connectors. The redundant model requires a special license file. Consult with TIBCO OpenSpirit support if you would like to learn more about setting up a three host redundant license service.