NiVlm.exe Command Reference
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NiVlm.exe Command Reference
Note You cannot run command
line options with the main Volume License Manager binary
(NiVlm.exe) while the NI VLM user interface is
running.
/backup
Use this option to create a backup of NI VLM. You can also use this option with the Microsoft Windows task scheduler to back up NI VLM on a regular basis. Refer to the following example for typical usage.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\Volume License Manager\NiVlm.exe" /backup "\\Server1\NIVLMBackUps\backups\"
/exportClientPermissions
Use this option to export the current permissions (clients, custom field values, and permissions) to a file. Refer to the following example for typical usage.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\Volume License Manager\NiVlm.exe" /exportClientPermissions C:\temp\myFile.csv
/reconnect
Use this option to reconnect any expired disconnect concurrent licenses. Until a disconnected concurrent license is reconnected, the seat is not available for use by other clients. Refer to the following example for typical usage.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\Volume License Manager\NiVlm.exe" /reconnect
Related Information
- Scheduling Regular Backups
- Exporting Current Permissions
- Managing Disconnected License Files
Enable a client to use an NI product included in a volume license agreement while not attached to the network.