Only a user with administrator privileges can start and configure the license server.
Any user with administrator privileges can also use lsrvdown to shut down the License Manager unless the License Manager was started by a user with the user name “Administrator,” in which case only “Administrator” can use lsrvdown to shut it down.
Before allowing these actions, RMS not only checks that the user has administrator privileges or is the “Administrator,” but also makes sure that the user is in the same network domain as the License Manager.
The License Manager installation is done using the loadls utility. This utility may be run explicitly or as part of an installer program. Once loaded, the License Manager can be configured and started from the Control Panel > Services group. Automatic or manual License Manager startup can be selected.
If automatic startup is selected, the License Manager will be automatically started whenever Windows is started. The License Manager will remain running until the License Manager is stopped using the Control Panel > Services group.
If manual startup is selected, the License Manager must be started manually by using the Control Panel > Services group.
Use the net start command on the command prompt. The Sentinel RMS License Manager entry will be shown if the License Manager is running.
Using the Command-line Option
Use the lservnt -X start command to start the License Manager.