SPSS Access and Licensing Setup

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Overview

Due to changes in SPSS licensing and increased enrollment, Dominican University has implemented a centralized concurrent licensing model. SPSS now verifies its license through a network-based license server.

Important: Users must be connected to the Dominican University network to run SPSS.

  • On-campus: Connect to the DU network.
  • Off-campus: Connect to the DU VPN before launching SPSS.
  • SPSS is still installed and runs locally on your computer.
  • The licensing check occurs automatically through the network once configured.

Who This Applies To

  • Faculty and staff with a locally installed version of SPSS.
  • Students using SPSS should access the application through the University's Remote Applications service.

Student Remote Applications Access:
https://support.dom.edu/TDClient/2074/Portal/KB/Article/62392/Remote-Applications

Requirements

Before opening SPSS, ensure that:

  1. You are connected to the DU network, OR
  2. You are connected to the DU VPN if working remotely.
  3. You have SPSS installed on your device.

If you need assistance with VPN access, information can be found here.

First-Time SPSS Licensing Configuration

Follow these steps the first time you launch SPSS under the new licensing model.

Step 1: Open SPSS

Launch SPSS from your computer.

Step 2: Access the License Wizard

If prompted during startup:

  • Select Apply Existing License

If not prompted:

  1. Open SPSS
  2. Select File
  3. Select Manage License
  4. Click Launch License Wizard

Contact the IT Support Center if you are prompted for administrator credentials.

Step 3: Select License Type

  1. Choose Concurrent User License

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  1. Click Next

Step 4: Enter License Server Information

When prompted for the server name, enter: delinea2

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Click Next.

Step 5: Verify Connection

If the connection is successful, SPSS should display current license information retrieved from the license server.

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If licensing information does not appear or an error is displayed:

  • Confirm you are connected to the DU network or VPN.
  • Contact the IT Support Center for assistance.

Step 6: Complete Setup

  1. Click Finish
  2. Close the License Wizard.

SPSS will now automatically look for the license server each time it launches.

 
Troubleshooting

SPSS Will Not Open or Shows Licensing Errors

Verify the following:

  • You are connected to the DU network or VPN.
  • The license server name is configured as: delinea2
  • The license wizard completed successfully.
  • You are not being prompted for administrator credentials.

If the issue persists, contact the IT Support Center.

Common User Questions

Do I need to connect to a server manually every time?

No. Once configured, SPSS automatically checks the license server when it launches.

Can I use SPSS while off-campus?

Yes, but you must connect to the DU VPN before opening SPSS.

Why is this required?

SPSS licensing is now centrally managed through a network license server. This allows IT to maintain licensing in a single location while reducing administrative overhead and licensing costs.

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