DLAU is HCL's free tool for counting licences. It reads the server's log files and setup and shows how many CCB and CCX licences you need.
DLAU stands for Domino License Analysis Utility. It is a free tool from HCL that counts how many licences you need for HCL Domino. It reads the server's log files and setup and creates a report that splits your users into CCB and CCX.
How does it work?
DLAU looks at who has a login, who is in groups that deny access, and who has actually had access to a server. It follows the same rules as HCL's licence terms. According to HCL, the tool does not touch your data and complies with GDPR. The report usually comes after a few hours.
From Domino 14.5 there is also a built in overview of licences on the server. It keeps the numbers up to date all the time, so you do not have to wait for the next count.
When do you need it?
HCL requires a count when you renew your agreement. But it pays to run it more often. The report shows where money is wasted, for example:
- Users who have left but still have access.
- Test and service IDs that nobody uses.
- External users who are counted as CCB but could be CCX.
- Readers who could be free guests.
How to use the report
- Run DLAU or open the licence overview in Domino 14.5.
- Clean up the Domino Directory. Close users who have left, and delete unused IDs.
- Mark external users correctly.
- Run the count again, and use the clean figure when you get a price from an HCL partner.
Why does it matter?
Licences are often one of the biggest costs in running Domino. A clean count can save money every year. Read more in our guide to HCL Domino licensing, or let us run the count as part of our Domino operations and Notes support.