License key types

Floating, named-user floating, or authorized user licenses can be permanent and temporary keys.

Table 1 defines the license key types used in IBM Rational Common Licensing (powered by FLEXlm software).
Table 1. License key types
License key type Description
Permanent
  • A license issued to a customer to use products for an indefinite period of time.
  • To order your permanent floating, named-user floating, or authorized user license keys for most products, use the IBM Rational® License Key Center:
    1. Click the IBM Rational License Key Center link: http://www-306.ibm.com/software/rational/support/licensing/ then click Continue.
    2. Log in to the IBM Rational License Key Center.
Temporary (evaluation or emergency)
  • A time-limited license issued to a customer for using IBM Rational products. You can use it on any computer until the specified expiration date.
  • Temporary license keys can be floating or authorized user.
  • Temporary keys are generated only for single or multiple license servers. They are not generated for redundant servers.
  • To evaluate a product, ask your sales representative for an evaluation key.