BASIS License Service (BLS) Overview
The BASIS License Service (BLS) is the licensing control process for BBj 22.0 and higher. For BBj versions before 22.0, see BASIS License Manager (BLM) Licensing Overview.
Prior to BBj 22.0, licensing was managed by the BASIS License Manager (BLM). Upgrading your license to BBj 22.0 from an earlier version will disable the BLM, and your new license will not be compatible with the BLM. Although the BLM will be disabled automatically, you should also uninstall it to prevent any possible conflicts between the two services.
Installation Location
When installed with BBj, the BLS and related files are placed in the <bbjhome>/bls/ directory. If the BLS is installed as a standalone installation without BBj/BBx, it will be in the location that you specify. In this document, <blshome> refers to installation location of the BLS.
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
|
<blshome>/bin/ |
Location of binary executables, such as the BASISLicenseService and BLSAdmin. |
|
<blshome>/cfg/ |
Location of license (license.bls), certificate (certificate.bls), backup and properties files. |
|
<blshome/log/ |
Location of log files |
License Files
The BLS uses two files to manage licensing: license.bls (the license file) and certificate.bls (the certificate file). The license file is installed with the BLS, and the certificate file is installed with BBjServices.
Executable Programs
The BLS Admin wizard, located at <blshome>/bin/, allows you to manage connection to the BLS, license installation, retrieval, and configuration. The BBjAdmin wizard does not provide licensing configuration options, but you can open the BLS Admin through the BBjAdmin.
Differences Between BLS and BLM
The BLS is designed to meet the same needs as the BLM, so the differences between the two are minimal. See the table below for some differences between the BLS and BLM.
| Feature | BLS | BLM |
|---|---|---|
| License files |
Two files are necessary: license.bls (installed with BLS) certificate.bls (installed with BBjServices) |
Uses a single license file |
| Installation location when installed with BBj/BBx | <bbjhome>/bls | <bbjhome>/blm |
| Default installation location (standalone) |
Windows: C:\bls macOS: /Applications/bls Other operating systems: /usr/local/bls |
Windows: C:\blm macOS: /Applications/blm Other operating systems: /usr/local/blm |
| License configuration | BLS Admin, or launch BLS Admin from BBjAdmin | BLM Admin or BBjAdmin |
| Location of saved configuration |
For BLS: <blshome>/cfg/blsserver.conf For BBjServices: <bbjhome>/cfg/blsclient.conf |
For BLM: .lic file For BBjServices: pointer basis.lic file |
| Resource consumption | The BLS uses fewer system resources (such as socket ports and processes) | The BLM uses more system resources than the BLS |
| Security | The BLS offers a greater level of security by requiring a certificate file for a connection to the license service | The BLM lacks the security improvements of the BLS |
See Also
Installing the BASIS License Service (BLS): Standalone
Installing the BASIS License Service (BLS) with BBj or BBx 22 and Higher