mosek -return Borrowed licenses are stored locally and survive network disconnection. The maximum borrow period is set by the server administrator (typically 30 days). 7.1. MOSEK Still in Demo Mode Symptoms: Small problem solves, but large problem fails with MSK_RES_ERR_SIZE_LIMIT or MSK_RES_ERR_LICENSE_MAX_NUM_VAR .

LICENSE SERVER <hostname> <port> Example:

If you ever encounter a license issue not covered here, MOSEK ApS provides excellent support via their website and forum. Their license system is designed to be unobtrusive when set up correctly – a small file that makes powerful optimization possible. This write-up is current as of MOSEK version 10.x. For legacy MOSEK 7–8, minor differences exist (e.g., license manager daemon), but the core principles remain the same.

LICENSE SERVER license-server.myuni.edu 27000 You must also have the FlexNet Publisher client tools (lmutil) installed if using older MOSEK versions (MOSEK 9 and earlier). MOSEK 10+ uses a simpler built-in client. After placing the license file, verify that MOSEK recognizes it correctly. 5.1. Command-Line Check Run MOSEK’s diagnostic tool:

mosek -borrow 168 # borrow for 168 hours (7 days) To return early: