According to this KB article 64-bit Windows operating systems like Windows Vista 64-bit are not tested or supported for NLM based on FLEXlm/FLEXnet that Autodesk products uses. It doesn't mention Windows Vista 32-bit.
You probably can install and use it anyway if you read between the lines but according to a source at Autodesk "You cannot install it under 64-bit OSs.". If you have tried and it works add a comment. I know Windows Vista 32-bit works.
According to the Autodesk Network Licensing Guide for AutoCAD 2008 and other Autodesk 2008 products:
Make sure that your network license server meets the minimum recommended requirements. See the following table for hardware and software requirements.
Author notes: Update all tables with pertinent Windows Vista and 64-bit content.
Hardware and software requirements for the network license server
Hardware/software
Requirement
Notes
Operating system
Windows 2003 Server Edition
Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2
Windows 2000 Server Edition
Windows 2000, Service Pack 4
The Network License Manager supports Ethernet network configurations only.
The redundant license server model is supported only on Windows 2000 Server Edition and Windows 2003 Server.
Computer/processor
Pentium III or higher
450 Mhz (minimum)
Network interface card
Compatible with existing Ethernet network infrastructure
The Network License Manager supports multiple network interface cards.
Communication protocol
TCP/IP
The Network License Manager uses TCP packet types.
What is missing in the help file is that Windows Vista 32-bit is an allowed OS for NLM. It does not say anything officially about Windows 2003 Server Service Pack 2 (SP2).
Related post: Upgrade Autodesk Network License Manager for Autodesk 2008 products.
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