1.0 About this release
This release contains
updates for the version 7.1 release of
IBM Rational® License Server
for Windows
®.
Daemon
versions for this release:
- lmgrd.exe 11.5
- ibmratl.exe 11.5
- rational.exe 11.5
Rational License
Server Version 7.1, and later, is backward compatible with client products
that use
Rational Common Licensing from
earlier releases. Support for serving license keys to clients which have installed
Rational Product version
2003.xx is included.
For information on Rational License
Server Version 7.1 for Linux® and the UNIX® system, see the readme file located
in the associated download package.
1.1 New in this release
IBM Rational License Server
provides support for IPV6 for the following platforms:
- Windows
- Solaris SPARC
- Linux x86
The minimum value for TIMEOUT and
TIMEOUTALL is 30 minutes (1800 seconds)
2.0 Installation information
This section
describes the installation requirements and specific installation instructions
for this release on Microsoft
® Windows operating systems. For information
about installing
IBM Rational License Server,
Version 7.1 and administering license servers, license keys, and
Rational Common Licensing, see the
topic Managing licenses with Rational Common Licensing in the
Rational ClearCase® Version
7.1 or
Rational ClearQuest® Version
7.1 Info Centers:
2.1 Hardware requirements
There are no additional
processor or memory requirements for installing this release.
2.2 Software requirements Operating system
The following Windows operating systems are supported for this
product:
- Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional with Service Pack 4
- Microsoft Windows 2000
Server with Service Pack 4
- Microsoft Windows 2000
Advanced Server with Service Pack 4
- Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Standard Edition with Service Pack 1 or 2
- Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1 or 2
- Microsoft Windows XP
Professional with Service Pack 2 or 3
- Microsoft Windows Vista
Enterprise 32-bit with Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit
2.3 Other requirements
The Windows server
must have a C:\ drive.
You must have Windows administrator privileges on
the local computer.
2.4 Installation instructions for Windows
Use
the IBM
® Installation
Manager to install the Rational License Server on Windows.
Information on installation is available in the Rational ClearCase Version 7.1 or Rational ClearQuest Version
7.1 Information Centers:
To download
Rational License
Server Version 7.1:
- 1. Go to the IBM site for Rational support, Downloads and upgrades: http://www.ibm.com/software/rational/support/upgrades/index.html.
- Locate Rational License
Server in the product name list, and then click the Continue link.
- Depending on how you purchased your software and your maintenance agreement,
select a link to Passport Advantage® Online, IBM Software Group
OEM portal, or the Rational Product Release area.
- Select Rational License
Server Version 7.1 eAssembly and follow instructions for download.
- Extract the compressed file in an appropriate directory. For example,
choose to extract to C:\temp.
To install:
- Log in as a user with administrator rights on the local computer on which
you want to install the product.
- In the location where you extracted the release, double-click install.exe.
- The IBM
Installation Manager opens.
- Click Install.
- Select IBM Rational License Server
Version 7.1.
- Click .
- The default shared resources directory is C:\Program Files\IBM\IMShared.
Click to accept the
default directory or make changes to the directory location then click .
- The default installation directory is C:\Program Files\IBM\RationalSDLC.
Click to accept the
default directory or make changes to the directory location then click .
- Select additional languages to install.
- Select License server for IPv4 network or License Server for IPv6 network.
- Click .
Note: Install the floating license keys on the license server before
you start the license server. For information on installing floating license
keys, see the IBM Rational License Management
Guide.
2.5 Uninstalling Rational License Server
To uninstall:
- Log in as a user with administrator rights on the local computer on which
you want to install the product.
- Open IBM
Installation Manager
- Click Uninstall
- Select IBM Rational License Server
Version 7.1.
- Click .
- Click .
3.0 Fixes contained in this release
This
release contains fixes for the following APARs:
This release contains fixes for the following issues:
- The same Rational License server can provide
both temporary and permanent keys for the same Rational product.
4.0 Known limitations, problems, and work arounds
Known
problems are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base.
As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and
maintained with new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can
quickly find work arounds or solutions to problems. To learn about the known
limitations and problems in this update, and any work arounds that are available,
see:
http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?&q=license+server+RN7.1
5.0 IBM Rational Software Support
IBM Software Support for Rational products provides
you with technical assistance. For contact information and guidelines or
reference materials that you will need when you require support, read the IBM Software
Support Handbook. For FAQs, lists of know problems and fixes, and other support
information, visit the IBM Rational Software Support Web site. For Rational software
product news, events, and other information, visit the IBM Rational Software Web site. Before
you contact IBM Rational Software
Support, gather the background information that you will need to describe
your problem. When describing a problem to an IBM software support specialist, be as specific
as possible and include all relevant background information so that the specialist
can help you solve the problem efficiently. To save time, know the answers
to these questions:
- What software versions were you running when the problem occurred?
- Do you have logs, traces, or messages that are related to the problem?
- Can you reproduce the problem? If so, what steps do you take to reproduce
it?
- Is there a workaround for the problem? If so, be prepared to describe
the workaround.
6.0 Notices and trademarks
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IBM Corporation
2004, 2008. All Rights Reserved.