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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................... 5
Notes for the Reader ......................................................................... 6
Preconditions .................................................................................... 7
Software ..................................................................................................... 7
Approved for .............................................................................................. 8

Installing the EPLAN License Manager ............................................... 9Updating an Existing EPLAN License Manager ................................ 11
Checking of the existing EPLAN License Manager installation ... 11
Are licenses currently borrowed from the EPLAN License Manager?..... 11
License reduction in the "Release validation" area ................................. 11
License reduction in the area of elements and modules ......................... 11
Used bundles without a valid license ....................................................... 12
Online or offline activation ....................................................................... 12
EPLAN License Client dependency ......................................................... 12

Updating the EPLAN License Manager 2022.0.3 ........................... 13
Updating the entitlement................................................................. 13
New systems and elements in the EPLAN License Manager
validation.......................................................................................... 15
Updating the primary and secondary EPLAN License Manager . 16
Configuring the DCOM Interface ........................................................ 18
Security Update Windows DCOM Server Security Feature Bypass.......................................................................................................... 19
Setting of the DCOM interface for the EPLAN License Manager . 19
Installing the EPLAN License Manager Monitor ............................... 23
Firewall configuration ......................................................................... 24
Logging of accesses ....................................................................... 24

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Introduction
Dear users,
The EPLAN GmbH & Co. KG team is pleased to welcome you as a newuser.
This document describes the installation of the EPLAN License Manager(ELM). This application will allow you to manage EPLAN product licenses on a network. Communication between server and client computers takes place via the "Remote Dongle Service" (RDS) utility, which is
set up as a service and automatically started during installation of the
EPLAN License Manager.
Furthermore, this document describes the installation of the EPLAN License Manager monitor. You can use this tool to display the licensing
status of an EPLAN License Manager.
When using the EPLAN License Manager to license EPLAN products, it
is absolutely essential that you update the licensing on every connectedclient computer.
These instructions are aimed at administrators who are already familiar
with EPLAN and who have an in-depth knowledge of programs and systems.

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Notes for the Reader
Before you begin reading, please note the following symbols and styles
used in this document:
Warning:
Texts preceded by this image are warnings. You should be absolutely
sure to read this warning before proceeding!
Note:
Text preceded by this image contains extra notes.
Tip:
Useful tips to facilitate your interaction with the program are presented
after this image.
Example:Examples are highlighted by this symbol.
• User interface elements are marked in bold so they can immediately
be located in the text.
• Italic text provides particularly important information that you should
definitely pay attention to.
• Code examples, directory names, and direct input (among others) aredisplayed in a non-proportional font.
• Function keys, keyboard keys, and buttons within the program areshown in square brackets (e.g., [F1] for the "F1" function key).

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Last update: 05/2022• To improve the flow of the text, we often use "menu paths" in this document (for example, Start > Run). In order to find a particular program
function, the menus and options shown in a menu path must be selected in the sequence shown.
• The operating information provides step-by-step instructions for reaching specific targets, and in many places, after the right-arrow symbol
you'll also find the reaction of the program to your action.
• In combination with settings or fields (e.g., check boxes) which can
only be switched on or off, in this document we often use the term "activate" (after which the setting is active ) and "deactivate" (after
which the setting is inactive ).

Preconditions
In order to run the EPLAN License Manager the following conditions
must be satisfied:

Software
The following software preconditions must be satisfied:• An operating system for which the EPLAN License Manager has beenreleased must be installed (see also the following section: "Approvedfor").
• It is also assumed that the computer systems all have the latest security updates.
• The installation must be performed from a user account with rights
equivalent to an Administrator.
• If the license contains a dongle, this must be connected to the computer where the EPLAN License Manager is to be installed.

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Note:
Characters that do not occur in the Latin alphabet are not supported by
the EPLAN License Manager (for example Chinese, Cyrillic characters,etc.). If you want to use the EPLAN License Manager, you may only use
characters in ASCII format for your user and computer names.
Please inform yourself about the hardware prerequisites and the software approvals of the EPLAN Platform before installing EPLAN products.
This information is available in the EPLAN performance descriptions of
the respective products.

Approved for
The software approvals follow the model of the EPLAN Platform.
https://www.eplan.help/enUS/Infoportal/Content/htm/portal_software_approvals.htm

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Installing the EPLAN LicenseManager
Customers who already use the EPLAN License Manager have to connect the existing dongle to their system. No dongle is required anymore
for new customers.
Note:
If your computer is connected to the Internet, the Dongle driver will be installed automatically from the Windows Update page. Should your computer not be connected to the Internet, you can locate the dongle driverin the ZIP file in the directory ELM\Services\Drivers. Start the file
HASPUserSetup.exe here.
The installation always takes place in English.
1. Switch to the directory ELM in one of the EPLAN Platform products.
Alternatively you can download the EPLAN License Manager. The
latest version can be found in the Support section of our website under https://www.eplan-software.com/services/downloads/
2. Open the ELM\License Manager directory and here double-click the
setup.exe file.
3. Answer [Yes] to confirm the subsequent safety prompt.
4. In the subsequent dialog click [Install].
 The installation wizard for the EPLAN License Manager is opened.
5. In the subsequent installation wizard dialogs you will confirm the license conditions among other things.
6. Click [Install] once more to start the actual installation.
 The Select License Manager Configurator dialog opens during the
installation.
7. Here select the operating mode of your EPLAN License Manager.

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Warning:
If this is the first EPLAN License Manager in your system environment ensure that the Primary License Manager is selected. The
Standby License Manager option may only be used if your validation code includes the Failover protection functionality.
 The dialog Primary License Manager - Configurator is opened.
This allows you to activate your license data via the supplied entitlement.
8. Enter your entitlement number in the EID field and then click [Activate online].
Notes:
You require an active Internet connection to activate your license. Alternatively activation can also be carried out offline underhttps://www.eplan.help/enUS/Infoportal/Content/misc/EPLAN_License/Content/htm/License_rehost.htm.
The [Settings] button can be used to enter your proxy connection.
 The contents of your licensing scope is displayed in the Activate license dialog.
Click [Activate].
After successful activation the following message is displayed: "Thelicenses of your entitlement have been activated successfully on yourcomputer."
Note:
The duration of the online activation depends on the scope of your license. This may take some time.
9. Click [Close] to end the dialog.
The following section "Configuring the DCOM Interface" on Page 20 explains how to set up the DCOM interface for operating the EPLAN License Manager.

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Updating an Existing EPLAN
License Manager
Only one EPLAN License Manager can be run on a given computer.

Checking of the existing EPLAN LicenseManager installation
Warning:
Before you begin with the update, please check the system on which the
EPLAN License Manager is installed as well as the EPLAN client systems with regard to the following information:

Are licenses currently borrowed from the EPLAN
License Manager?
If you have borrowed licenses from the EPLAN License Manager that is
to be updated, you must return these before updating.

License reduction in the "Release validation" area
The license can still be activated if a reduction takes place in the release
area. This means that, for example, the release version EPLAN Electric
P8 2.5 is no longer available in your license. Activation remains possible.

License reduction in the area of elements and modules
If the license is reduced in the elements and modules area, for example
for Elements: Data Portal, activation without prior modification of
the bundle and return of borrowed licenses is not possible.

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Used bundles without a valid license
Used bundles used without a valid license are displayed as incorrect.
Only after the bundles have been activated, are they displayed correctly.
In the case of changed systems, elements and modules these have to beadapted.

Online or offline activation
You require an active Internet connection to activate your license. Alternatively activation can also be carried out offline underhttps://www.eplan.help/enUS/Infoportal/Content/misc/EPLAN_License/Content/htm/License_rehost.htm.

EPLAN License Client dependency
The EPLAN License Client should always be installed in the same version of the EPLAN License Manager. Check this on the client systems byusing the Programs and Features functionality of the operating system.
Here you can recognize the installed version of the EPLAN License Client.
If an EPLAN system uses a version that is older than the required one,
you must first update the License Client on the respective system to themost recent version. Please note the information on the software releases of the operating systems on our website:
https://www.eplan.help/enUS/Infoportal/Content/htm/portal_software_approvals.htm

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Updating the EPLAN License Manager 2022.0.3
In order to change from the EPLAN License Manager Version 2022.0.3
to the new Version 7.1.9 you only have to install the new version. The
older version is then removed automatically.
The pure update of the ELM software should take about 10 minutes, if
the software update runs without problems it will take less time. The subsequent activation of the license and the creation or customizing of bundles can be take more time. This has to be taken into account whenplanning.
Switch to the directory ELM in one of the EPLAN Platform products. Alternatively you can download the EPLAN License Manager. The latest version can be found on the website of our support under the following link:
https://www.eplan-software.com/services/downloads/
1. Open the ELM\License Manager directory and here double-click the
setup.exe file.
 Your settings in the "Services" and "DCOM" section are transferred
automatically when the setup.exe file is executed.

Updating the entitlement
You are provided with a new entitlement with the new version of the
EPLAN Platform. This validates the functionalities of Version 2022.
As described below, you can activate the new entitlement in your EPLAN
License Manager:
1. Bring the Activate tab in the Primary License Manager - Configurator dialog to the foreground.
2. Enter the new entitlement in the EID field.
3. Click the [Activate online] button.
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If an old entitlement already exists in the EID field, you can directly press
the [Activate online] button. The check and update then takes place automatically. A corresponding message is displayed that a new entitlement is available. Follow the further steps for the activation.
Note:
After the activation of the new entitlement the old entitlement loses its validity.
After activating your new entitlement the functional scope for the EPLAN
Platform as of Version 2.6 is available.

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New systems and elements in the EPLAN
License Manager validation
As of Version 2.9 the product is made available in a new simplified validation. This reduces the complexity of the previous validation.
The familiar systems and modules are replaced as of Version 2.9 by new
systems and modules.
The following modules are, for example, bundled into one element:-

Modules: EPLAN Multi User Management
Modules: EPLAN Multi User Monitor
Modules: EPLAN Project Options
Modules: EPLAN Project Reference
Modules: EPLAN User Rights Management

They are contained in the element Elements: Professional+.
The new and old systems, elements and modules are then contained inyour entitlement - old systems and modules up to Version 2.8, new systems, elements and modules as of Version 2.9.
Note:
The new systems, elements and modules cannot be used for the bundles created in your EPLAN License Manager for Version 2.8 and downwards.
You can create new bundles and, for example, add the system EPLAN
Electric P8. Professional and the element Elements: Professional+.
In the Bundles tab of the Primary License Manager - Configurator dialog the missing release validations can be updated by using the button[Update bundle contents] or the shortcut key [CTRL]+[ALT]+[U].
Note:
Please note that further modules, for example the modules Language
and Module: EPLAN Page unlimited might still be missing.

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Updating the primary and secondary EPLAN
License Manager
Please check the contents described in the section Checking of the existing EPLAN License Manager installation before the update.
Your company network has two EPLAN License Manager applications(primary License Manager and standby License Manager). In this case
you must always update the primary License Manager first:
1. Set the start type of the "Remote Dongle Service" for the primary License Manager to "Deactivated". Then stop the service.
2. Start the installation on the primary License Manager. Open the
ELM\License Manager directory and here double-click the
setup.exe file. Carry out the installation.
 Your settings in the "Services" and "DCOM" section are transferred
automatically when the setup.exe file is executed.
 After updating your EPLAN License Manager to the new version yourold license adds-on scope are still available. This should be expanded to the new version.
3. After successful installation and validation set the start type of theservice back to "Automatic" and then start the service.
 After an updating interval the active standby License Manager now
transfers all the tasks back to your primary License Manager.
4. Check whether the primary License Manager is active again and thedata transfer has been successful.

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Note:
You can run the "ELM Configurator" program to check the process.
When the primary License Manager is active again the "Primary, active" value is displayed in the Status field of the dialog License Manager - Monitor.
5. Update the standby License Manager. Set the start type of the "Remote Dongle Service" utility to "Deactivated". Then stop the service.
6. Start the setup.exe file and then follow the installation commands.
7. After successful installation reset the start type back to "Automatic"
and start the service.
 After an updating interval the two EPLAN License Managers synchronize automatically.

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Configuring the DCOM Interface
The EPLAN License Manager communicates with the EPLAN License
Client via the "Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM)" interface
provided by Microsoft on each operating system. This has to be configured after the installation of the EPLAN License Manager.
We recommend using the EPLAN License Manager and EPLAN License
Client within a Windows domain.
If you prefer usage with different domains or workgroups, the Cross-domain usage setting must be enabled in your entitlement. The security
settings in the dialog Access authorization must be set to the value"ANONYMOUS LOGON" for the workplace and for the ELM7.
When different domains are used, a full trust is required in the overall
structure.
If you use only one workgroup, a user account with the same name andidentical password has to be created on the server for each user accountlogged on at the client.
Note:
It is assumed that the DCOM configuration reflects default settings madeat the time the respective operating system was installed. If deviating
settings have been carried out, for example to increase system security,
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Security Update Windows DCOM Server Security Feature Bypass
Through the implementation of the security update "CVE-2021-26414"
from Microsoft, it has to be ensured that the latest EPLAN License Clientand License Manager is used. More information on this topic is available
on our website for the software release under the following link:
https://www.eplan.help/enUS/Infoportal/Content/htm/portal_software_approvals.htm

Setting of the DCOM interface for the EPLAN
License Manager
Access to the DCOM interface can be configured either for all domainusers or for a group of users.
Both variants are described in the following sections. It is assumed that agroup called "ELM Users" has been created in the domain for the second
variant.
The configuration program for the DCOM interface must first be started.
1. To this purpose select Start > Run, and enter the dcomcnfg.exe
command in the Run dialog.
 The Component Services dialog opens.
2. In the tree view of this dialog select Component Services > Computers > My Computer.
3. Right-click My Computer and select the Properties menu item fromthe popup menu.
The My Computer Properties dialog opens.
4. In the Default Properties tab, make sure that the Enable Distributed COM on this computer check box is selected.
5. Change to the COM Security tab.

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6. Under Launch and Activation Permissions, click the [Edit Limits]button.
 The Launch and Activation Permissions dialog opens.
7. Specify the security settings in this dialog:
If access is to be allowed for all users, select Everyone and then select the Allow check box for all permission types.
If access is only permitted for members of a group of ELM user, click
the [Add] button and select the corresponding group and activate Allow for all permission types.
Note:
To enable the sign-in for cross-domain usage, the "ANONYMOUS
LOGON" group name or user name must be selected in the Access
Permissions area by using the [Edit limits] button in the Access
Permissions dialog. In addition, the permissions must be activated
via the check boxes Local access and Remote access.
You must also set this option for the Windows operating systems
Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10.
8. Close the Launch and Activation Permissions and My Computer
Properties dialogs by clicking [OK].
9. After this, in the tree view of the Component Services dialog navigate to the DCOM Config folder.
10. On the right side of the dialog, select the component ELM7.
11. Right-click this component and select the Properties menu item fromthe popup menu.
 The ELM7 Properties dialog opens.
12. Select the Security tab.
13. In the Launch and Activation Permissions group box, select theCustomize option and then click the [Edit] button.
 The Launch and Activation Permissions dialog opens.

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14. If access is to be allowed for all users, select Everyone and then select the Allow check box for all permission types.
If access is only permitted for members of a group of ELM user, click
the [Add] button and select the corresponding group and activate Allow for all permission types
15. In the Access Permission group box, select the Customize option
and then click the [Edit] button.
 The Access Permission dialog opens.
16. If access is to be allowed for all users, select Everyone and then select the Allow check box for all permission types.
If access is only permitted for members of a group of ELM user, click
the [Add] button and select the corresponding group and activate Allow for all permission types.
Note:
To enable the sign-in for cross-domain usage, the "ANONYMOUS
LOGON" group name or user name must be selected in the Access
Permissions area by using the [Edit limits] button in the Access
Permissions dialog. In addition, the permissions must be activated
via the check boxes Local access and Remote access.
You must also set this option for the Windows operating systems
Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10.
17. In the Configuration Permission group box, select the Customize
option and then click the [Edit] button.
 The Change Configuration Permission dialog opens.
18. If access is to be allowed for all users, select Everyone and then select the Allow check box for all permission types.
If access is only permitted for members of a group of ELM user, click
the [Add] button and select the corresponding group and activate Allow for all permission types.

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19. Close the Launch and Activation Permissions and ELM7 Properties dialogs by clicking [OK].
 The EPLAN License Manager can now be accessed from every authorized client.
 Please restart the "Remote Dongle Server" service to apply the modifications.

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Installing the EPLAN License Manager Monitor
The EPLAN License Manager Monitor can be installed on a server or aclient.
1. Change to the directory ELM.
2. Open the ELM\License Tools directory and here double-click the
setup.exe file.
3. In the subsequent dialog click [Install].
 The installation wizard for the EPLAN License Monitor is opened.
4. In the subsequent dialogs follow the instructions of the installation
wizard, and click [Install] to start the actual installation.
5. Finally, click [Finish] to end the installation wizard.
After a successful installation, you will see an "ELM Monitor" shortcut on
your desktop. Start the EPLAN License Manager Monitor by doubleclicking this icon. Then select your License Manager.
Note:
You can also download the EPLAN License Manager via the download
area of the EPLAN Support under the following link:
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Firewall configuration
If a firewall is activated on the computer that executes the EPLAN License Manager, the following message is displayed when you try to establish a connection from the EPLAN License Client:"Check license(MAX 19.48). The computer cannot be accessed via the
network. Error [DCOM 0x800706BA]"

Logging of accesses
In the case of blocked access the following is written into the log file thatis stored in the following file path:
C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\Firewall\pfirewall.log.
If this file does not exist, you must enable logging in the Windows Defender Firewall. Please proceed as follows:
1. To do this, select Start > Run, and enter the wf.msc command in the
Run dialog.
2. Open the popup menu of Windows Defender Firewall with advanced security on local computer and select the Properties
menu item.
 The domain profile is displayed.
3. Use the [Customize] button to activate logging and select the "Yes"setting from the drop-down lists Log dropped packets and Log
successful connections.
4. Also select these firewall settings for the Private profile and Public
profile profiles.
5. Open the file and check which entry is identified by the firewall as"DROP".

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Example:An entry that is generated by the EPLAN License Client can look likethis:2022-01-07 04:45:38 DROP TCP 172.16.125.74
172.16.125.52 10978 135 48 S 2446232184 0 64240 - - RECEIVE 632
Port 135 is used to contact the "Distributed Component Object Model"(DCOM). Using a handshake method, this determines a dynamic portthat is intended for use with the EPLAN License Manager.
The ELM.exe file should be added as an exception rule so that it functions with a firewall. A release then takes place on all the ports that communicate with this file.
You can carry out a simple configuration via the settings of the "Windows
security":
1. To do so, select Start > Settings and the Windows settings are
opened.
2. Open the Update and Security settings and click Windows Security.
3. Click the [Open Windows Security] button.
4. Select Firewall & Network Protection and Allow an app throughfirewall.
5. Press the [Change settings] button and further below the [Allow
another app] button.
6. In the Add app dialog, select Browse and switch to the directory
C:\Program Files\EPLAN\ELM.
7. Select the ELM.exe file here.
8. Press the [Open] button and then [Add].
 The entry "EPLAN Remote Dongle Service" is added.
9. If required, select the Private and Public check boxes.

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10. Exit the dialog by clicking OK.
The firewall is now configured for the file ELM.exe. You must also set the
firewall rule "COM+ - Network access (DCOM)".
Proceed as follows:
1. Select Start > Run, and enter the wf.msc command in the Run dialog.
2. Open the Incoming rules node
3. Select the "Object COM+ Network Access (DCOM-In)" entry in the
Inbound Rules list and open the properties.
4. Activate the rule via the Activated check box.
When using an EPLAN License Manager with failover and activated firewall, the ICMPv4 and ICMPv6 settings must also be activated:
1. Select Start > Run, and enter the wf.msc command in the Run dialog.
2. Open the Inbound rules node
3. Select the "Core Network Diagnostics - ICMP Echo Request (ICMPv4-In)" and "Core Networking Diagnostics - ICMP Echo Request(ICMPv6-In)" entries in the Inbound Rule list and open the properties.
4. Activate the rule via the Activated check box.
Note:
Ensure that the setting "Yes" is selected for the profiles of the firewall
rules "Domain", "Private" and "Public".
With regard to the configuration of the "port range" for external firewalls,
please refer to the documentation specified by the manufacturer for further information. This information is available under the following link:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/troubleshoot/windowsserver/networking/configure-rpc-dynamic-port-allocation-with-firewalls

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Phone: +49 (0) 21 73 / 39 64-0
Fax: +49 (0) 21 73 / 39 64-25
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