Installing Sentinel RMS License Manager
CloudNine LAW and Explore works with Sentinel RMS License Manager. The Sentinel RMS License Manager is installed on a single workstation acting as the License Server, all other workstations point to it to check out licenses.
Download Sentinel RMS License Manager
The Sentinel RMS License Manager is installed through an executable package known as the Sentinel Installer. You can obtain this installer from the link below:
Official CloudNine™ Software Download Center
- Thales Sentinel RMS 10.2.0 - Use this installer for CloudNine LAW / Explore 7.10 or higher.
- Sentinel RMS License Manager 8.6.0 - Use this installer for LAW / Explore 7.9 or lower.
- We recommend existing users to update to CloudNine LAW/Explorer 7.10. Please contact your Account Manager or the CloudNine Support Team at 713-462-6464 ext. 12 for instructions on upgrading.
Once you've downloaded the Sentinel Installer or the Thales Sentinel Installer, you are ready to begin installing the Sentinel RMS License Server. The instructions below will guide you through the installation process.
NOTICE: These instructions cover the installation of the Sentinel RMS License Manager on the local machine, allowing this machine to be used as the License Server.
📄 NOTE: Images for Installing SafeNet Sentinel 8.6.0 are on the top and Thales Sentinel are on the bottom.
Installing Sentinel Setup.exe
- Start by running the Sentinel Installer "setup.exe" for either installer. Click Yes when prompted to allow the app to make changes to your device. The InstallShield Wizard will begin configuring the necessary prerequisites.
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- Once the necessary prerequisites have been configured, the InstallShield Wizard will bring you to the Welcome screen. Click Next to proceed.
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- At the License Agreement screen, please read through the License Grant/Warranty. If you agree to these terms, then select the radio button stating I accept the terms in the license agreement, and click Next to proceed.
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- At the Customer Information screen, leave the Anyone who uses this computer radio button selected at the bottom, and click Next to proceed.
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- At the Destination Folder screen, review the install location shown, then click Next to proceed.
- While not recommended, you can change this location by clicking the Change... button on the right. This will open the Change Current Destination Folder window, allowing you to determine a new root folder (on this computer) to use as the install location. If you choose a new folder, be sure to click OK to apply those changes. When you're satisfied with the location shown, click Next to proceed.
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- While not recommended, you can change this location by clicking the Change... button on the right. This will open the Change Current Destination Folder window, allowing you to determine a new root folder (on this computer) to use as the install location. If you choose a new folder, be sure to click OK to apply those changes. When you're satisfied with the location shown, click Next to proceed.
- At the Setup Type screen, determine whether you would like a Complete or Custom install, and select the appropriate radio button. A Complete install is recommended. Once you've made your selection, click Next to proceed.
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- At the Firewall Settings screen, review the necessary information regarding system firewalls. It's recommended to leave the Unblock the system firewall for the Sentinel RMS License Manager option enabled. Click Next to proceed.
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- At the Ready to Install screen, you have one last chance to go Back to any of the previous screens and change the installation settings. Otherwise, click Install to begin the installation process.
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- You will be brought to the Installing Sentinel RMS License Manager screen, where the installation progress is displayed. This process may take several minutes.
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- Once the installation finishes, you will arrive at the Completed screen. Click Finish to exit the InstallShield Wizard.
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- You have now finished installing the Sentinel RMS License Manager! At this point, you should assign this machine as a License Server and activate your LAW Licenses on it, which can be done through the License Manager utility from any LAW workstation.