Sassafras Client

How to setup a sassafras client for SFU research usage.

Client Information

The Sassafras key client is a very simple application used to monitor running applications and manage software keys. Applications that need to be monitored can be installed before or after the key client in installed. All applications are installed as you would usually install them and do not require any special settings.

The key client is available for Mac and Windows machines. Our system has been configured to allow access to the keyserver from off campus. This allows you to run keyed applications you've installed on your laptop from your own home. Applications like Microsoft Office are not keyed and will always work for you.

If all the licenses are used up for an application, you will receive a message alerting you to this fact and you will not be able to use that application until someone else stops using it (making a license available for you to use).

Installation of the Sassafras key client

1. Download the client installer from http://www.sassafras.com/links/clientdownloads.html
2. Install the client with the following key server: research-keyserver.iat.sfu.ca
3. Restart your computer for the application to launch. The client will run in the background every time the computer is started. You will now be able to use applications from the Research Department as long as enough licenses available.

History

• Aug 6, 2004: Installed KeyServer 6.0.2.3
• Nov 2, 2006: Installed KeyServer 6.1.0.5

Documentation in PDF

• Sassafras Client (PDF)

Downloads

Download client/admin/server/reporter from here, you must enter in the correct email address to get to the page:

http://www.sassafras.com/k2/revisions/downloads.php