IBM Rational® License Server versions 7.0.0.1 and later extend floating license support for IBM Rational Software Delivery Platform tools built on the Eclipse open-source framework. This family of products, including IBM Rational Application Developer, IBM Rational Software Architect, and other products version 7.0 and above, include support for a subset of IBM Rational Common Licensing (powered by FLEXlm software) that enables administrators to manage and enforce licensing across the enterprise.
Floating license enforcement is an optional licensing feature for Rational Software Delivery Platform tools. You can choose to purchase an Authorized User license and download the product activation kit which contains a permanent license key. The permanent license key is not provided or managed through Rational Common Licensing. At any time, you can switch between implementation of an activation kit or floating license support using the IBM Rational product installation and license management utility, IBM Installation Manager for the Rational Software Delivery Platform.
Use the information and procedures in License server setup to learn about floating licenses, obtaining floating license keys, and installing Rational License Server. Refer to Client setup for Rational Software Delivery Platform software to learn about implementing floating license support on clients.