How do I create a MATLAB deployment package for my network license?

I am interested in deploying my MATLAB network license to multiple computers. What files do I need in order to create an installation package for this process?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

In order to create a deployment package for installing MATLAB using your network license, you will need the following:

1. License.dat file that points to your License Server
2. File Installation Key (FIK) for your chosen release of MATLAB
3. Fully downloaded install files for MATLAB and toolboxes
4. Completed silent installer file (OPTIONAL)

You will need to be listed as a License Administrator for your license in order to obtain most of these items.

License.dat file that points to your License Server

Prior to creating this deployment package, you will need to configure a working Network License Manager. During installations of the License Manager, a license.dat file will get created and placed in $MATLAB\R20XXx\etc\ (where $MATLAB is the installation directory you chose for the License Manager). Make a copy of this license.dat file and include it in this deployment package.

For more information on setting up your License Manager, reference the following article: How do I install or update the MATLAB license manager?

File Installation Key (FIK) for your chosen release of MATLAB

While installing the Network License Manager, you will end up producing a File Installation Key. That same FIK can be used when installing MATLAB and the toolboxes included with your license. To obtain another copy of your FIK, reference this article: Where can I find the Activation Key or File Installation Key (FIK) for my license?

Fully downloaded install files for MATLAB and toolboxes​

The ~90MB installer downloaded from www.mathworks.com can be used to install the License Manager itself, but in order to install MATLAB and your toolbox you will need to download the install files for those products separately. For options on obtaining these files, reference this article: How can I get MATLAB installation files for use on an offline machine?

Completed silent installer file (OPTIONAL)

The silent installer allows you to deploy MATLAB in a non-interactive mode. If you are interested in deploying MATLAB this way, you will need to fill out the silent installer file and include it with your deployment package. More information about performing silent installs can be found here: https://www.mathworks.com/help/install/ug/install-noninteractively-silent-installation.html