Online Synchronization to the Back Office
When synchronization to the back office is enabled, the FlexNet Embedded local license server automatically sends a synchronization message to the back office on a periodic basis through an active internet connection with the back office. The type of data submitted in the synchronization message depends on the value specified for the policy setting lfs.syncTo.IncludeAll (see Data Synchronized During Online Synchronization for more information). When the back office receives and processes the synchronization message, it sends back a synchronization acknowledgment. The synchronization acknowledgment contains status information and any error information regarding the processing. Additionally, the server log records the event, along with any related errors or warnings.
After a successful synchronization session, information about device clients that have been served licenses is accessible to the back office.
Note:This synchronization process described here is “online”—that is, it uses direct internet access as a means of transmitting data to and from the back office. As an alternative to this type of data transmission, the FlexNet Embedded license server supports an offline synchronization process that does not require the server to have direct internet access. See Offline Synchronization to the Back Office.
The following sections describe synchronization to the back office:
| • | Enablement |
| • | Configuring the Synchronization |