Installation preparation for Rational DOORS

Before you install Rational® DOORS®, prepare the installation and become familiar with the components to install.

Do not attempt to install Rational DOORS until you meet all of the prerequisites that are listed in the following table.

Table 1. Installation prerequisites
Installation prerequisite More information
The system meets the requirements for installation, which are documented on the IBM® Rational DOORS System Requirements website. For detailed system requirements and product compatibility, see System Requirements for Rational DOORS.
The IBM Rational License Key Server is installed on your network. Rational Common Licensing
For installations on Windows 7, Windows 2008, or Windows 2012 systems: You can log in to the administrator account or run as an administrator. To run as an administrator, right-click the installer and then click Run as Administrator.
All other applications are shut down. In particular, Microsoft Office applications, including the Microsoft Office toolbar, are shut down.  
A valid Rational DOORS license is available for use. You do not need a license to install Rational DOORS, but you do need a license to run the Rational DOORS client. For information about Rational DOORS licenses, see Rational Common Licensing.
Related reference:
Performance tuning for the Rational DOORS database and client

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