Before you install

Make sure that you meet the system requirements, and complete these steps before you install Rational® DOORS®.

Procedure

  1. Check that you meet the system requirements. Details of system requirements are on the Rational DOORS System Requirements website.
  2. Make sure the IBM® Rational License Server TL is installed on your network. For information about installing the Rational License Server TL, see the Rational License Server TL documentation.
  3. Make sure to log in as the local Administrator, and not a user with Administrator privileges.
  4. Shut down all other applications. In particular, shut down Microsoft Office applications, including the Microsoft Office toolbar.
  5. Make sure that a valid Rational DOORS license is available for use. For more information about licensing, see the Rational License Server TL Licensing Guide.
    Note: You do not need a license to install Rational DOORS, but you do need a license to run the Rational DOORS client.

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