When you start a counted licensed application, such
as a Rational Suite® product, that uses a floating license, the following occurs:
- The license module in the client application finds the license key file
on the license server, which lists the host name of the license server and
the port number of the license manager daemon (lmgrd.exe).
- The client establishes a connection with the license manager daemon (lmgrd.exe)
and specifies the vendor daemon (rational.exe or ibmratl.exe).
- The lmgrd.exe determines which computer and port correspond to rational.exe
or ibmratl.exe and returns that information to the client.
- The client establishes a connection with rational.exe or ibmratl.exe and
sends its license request.
- The vendor daemon checks in its memory to see if any licenses are available
and sends a grant or denial back to the client.
- The license module in the application grants or denies use of the feature,
as appropriate.