@david_r​ 

Hello David, Need your help on the issue related to distributed engine setup with FME standard trial license where single engine is installed separate machine and remaining FME components on another host including Flow database on same. Kindly refer below link with example#2 that has been followed.

https://community.safe.com/s/article/A-Guide-to-Choosing-your-FME-Server-Deployment-Architecture#FTEx2

I have attached the log snap for your reference.

Thank you.