Port 5099
SafeNet Sentinel License Manager
Port 5099 is primarily used by SafeNet's Sentinel License Manager solutions including Sentinel LM and Sentinel RMS. It enables server-to-server communication for software licensing, facilitating centralized control and management of licenses across different networked environments. This port allows licensing servers to synchronize license data, manage entitlements, and ensure compliance within distributed infrastructures..
Technical Details
SafeNet's Sentinel License Manager products—Sentinel LM and Sentinel RMS—rely on port 5099 to facilitate essential server-to-server communication. This port supports the synchronization of license information, ensuring various services and applications within an organization correctly validate their software entitlements. The communication typically includes license checkouts, returns, updates, and status queries.
The protocol over port 5099 can operate via both TCP and UDP, providing flexibility depending on network requirements. TCP assures reliable, connection-oriented messaging suited for transactions where data integrity is crucial, while UDP is often leveraged for less critical or broadcast notifications that benefit from reduced overhead.
Designed to work with SafeNet’s proprietary licensing protocols, port 5099 is integral to the centralized license management infrastructure. It allows seamless coordination among redundant servers or distributed license managers, helping enterprises maintain operational continuity and enforce compliance at scale.