FAQ
General
What license managers does LiMon support?
FlexLM (Flexera), RLM (Reprise), LM-X (X-Formation), and DSLS (Dassault Systemes).
Does LiMon require internet access?
No. LiMon runs entirely on-premises. The only optional outbound call is license key validation, which can be done manually in air-gapped environments.
Does LiMon install agents on endpoints?
No. LiMon queries license servers directly over the network. Nothing is installed on end-user machines.
Installation
What are the system requirements?
Docker Engine 20.10+, Docker Compose v2, 2 GB RAM, 10 GB disk. Network access to your license server ports.
Can I run LiMon on Windows?
Yes, via Docker Desktop for Windows or WSL2 with Docker Engine.
How do I update LiMon?
Licensing
How does licensing work?
LiMon uses Ed25519-signed license keys tied to your machine ID. No phone-home, no cloud dependency.
What happens when my subscription expires?
Your platform tier (Free/Standard/Professional) keeps working. Subscription features (historical data, advanced reports, AD/LDAP) become unavailable until renewed.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes. The Free edition supports up to 5 license servers with no time limit and no credit card required.
Troubleshooting
LiMon can't reach my license server
Check that the license server port is accessible from the Docker host. Common ports: FlexLM 27000, RLM 5053, LM-X 6200, DSLS 4085.
The dashboard shows no data
Verify the server configuration in config.yml (Free) or Admin UI (Standard/Professional). Check container logs with docker compose logs poller.