TotalView uses the FlexNet® license management software to grant or reject requests to use TotalView.

FlexNet was formerly known as FLEXLM, so the string ‘flexlm’ still appears in the TotalView product, mainly in code and directory paths.

You do not need to install FlexNet if you are using an evaluation license. That is, you only need the information in this chapter after you purchase TotalView and have received your regular license.

Your regular license is associated with a FlexNet license manager host (the license server) and is for a specific number of concurrent licenses or tokens, depending upon the version you purchased.

Perforce provides tools and PDF documentation for using FlexNet.