Managing license keys

You can use IBM License Key Center to manage license keys.

Permanent floating and authorized user license keys are managed through IBM License Key Center. Authorized user license keys used to be referred to as node-locked license keys. The license administrator can request permanent license keys in IBM License Key Center.

Using your Proof of Entitlement certificate
Information provided by your Proof of Entitlement certificate.
Defining the user in IBM Rational Common Licensing
Rational Common Licensing (powered by FLEXlm software) checks out licenses on behalf of a user.
Using the IBM DevOps License Key Center to obtain license keys
The IBM® DevOps License Key Center is an online licensing tool that you use to generate or return your IBM DevOps product license keys.
Requesting permanent license keys from the Rational License Key Center
In IBM Rational License Key Center, you can order and return permanent authorized user, floating, and named-user floating license keys for Windows, Linux, and the UNIX system products.
Importing permanent authorized user keys
Using email, file attachments, or LKAD to import permanent authorized user license keys.
Upgrading license keys
Descriptions of conditions that require new license keys.
Returning or moving license keys
If you must upgrade your license keys, replace an old license server, or move the license keys to another computer, you must perform a floating or authorized user license key return transaction in License Key Center.
Updating the license file
When you receive a new license file from IBM, the new license file contains all previous license features and new license features. Replace your existing license file with your new license.
Merging license files
If you have two or more products whose FLEXnet license servers run on the same computer, you might be able to merge their licenses into a single license file.
DevOps Code ClearCase and Rational ClearQuest License Information
Licensing information for IBM DevOps Code ClearCase® and IBM Rational® ClearQuest®
Using license keys for home use or travel
Configuring licenses for disconnected use.
How do FlexNet floating licenses work
What happens when you use floating licenses and start the IBM DevOps product that connects to the Rational License Key Server?

Parent topic: Managing licenses with IBM Common Licensing