====== Instructions for configuring the licensing for MicroFocus Net Express compiler ======

===== Open licensing program =====

First open the licensing program by going to the Windows icon, then "All Programs", then "Micro Focus Net Express..."  Then "Configuration", and finally "License Management System". 

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You'll see a screen like the one below:

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===== Configuring the license =====

To configure the licensing, first check "Use Network Licensing" and then click on "Connection Wizard".

==== Fill in license server details ====

Click 'Next' until you see the following screen:

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Fill in the following values:

<code>
Server Name: msweb.cs.ndsu.nodak.edu
Virtual Directory: MFLiceServ
Port Number: 80
</code>

Then click on "Next", you'll see the following screen:

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Enter in "NET EXPRESS" (case-sensitive) for your Group ID and set "Days" to '1'

==== Request the license ====

You should then be brought back to the main configuration screen, which should look like this:

Now check the box next to "Net Express" and click on "Request 1-day License". 

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Continue through any prompts until you see the following success screen:

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==== Final screen ====

The configuration screen should now look like:

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Huzzah! Net Express is now licensed for a day. The program should automatically request single day keys when you launch it. You may need to go through this process again if the lab image is updated.