Solution
If the NI Volume License Manager (VLM) becomes inaccessible for any reason, users who currently have open software at the time of losing connection to the server will be able to continue using the software.
There are different behaviours for launching new software when the server is inaccessible that will occur, depending on the license type users are using:
- Non-Concurrent Licenses: End users using non-concurrent licenses who have successfully launched the software before the VLM becomes inaccessible will automatically receive an evaluation license for the product.
- Concurrent Licenses: End users using concurrent licenses will not be able to launch their software until a successful connection to the VLM server is re-established.