Getting started with IBM Rational Common Licensing (powered by FLEXlm software)

IBM Rational Common Licensing (powered by FLEXlm software) is the licensing model supported by most IBM Rational® products.

The IBM Rational License Key Administrator (LKAD) provides an interface to Rational Common Licensing features. LKAD is installed with your IBM Rational software and with your license server software. Use LKAD or the LKAD Wizard to enter or import license keys and to change your license configuration.

Remember: You must have administrative privileges on the computer before you can enter or import license key information in LKAD.

If you want to evaluate Rational software, you must obtain a temporary license key from your IBM sales representative.

If you have purchased the product, you must obtain a permanent license key from the Rational License Key Center and install it on either a license server or client. You do not need to install the temporary license key.

If you were given an emergency license key, you must follow the instructions for installing a temporary license key.