Starting the Helix ALM License Server
An administrative user must make sure the Helix ALM License Server is running before the
If Helix ALM applications cannot connect to the license server, an administrative user needs to troubleshoot. See Surround SCM Cannot Connect to the License Server and Helix ALM Cannot Connect to the License Server for information.
Windows
If the license server is installed as a service, it starts automatically. If the license server is installed as an application, you must start it manually. Choose All Programs > Perforce > Helix ALM License Server > Helix ALM License Server from the Start menu.
If the server is installed as a service but not running or you need to restart it, see the Windows documentation for information about starting a service.
Linux
Enter /usr/bin/spls start.
If you need to restart the server, enter /usr/bin/spls stop and then restart the server.