Rational Programming Patterns

Importing a product activation kit

To install your license key, you must import the activation kit from the download location or the product media by using IBM® Installation Manager.

About this task

You must first purchase an activation kit. Insert the appropriate disk or download the activation kit from IBM Passport Advantage® to an accessible workstation. The activation kit is packaged as a Java™ archive (.jar) file. The .jar file contains the permanent license key and must be imported to activate your product.

Procedure

  1. Start IBM Installation Manager.
  2. On the main page, click Manage Licenses.
  3. Select the Rational Programming Patterns package and click Import Activation Kit.
  4. Click Next. Details for the selected package are shown, including the current license type and the version range of the license.
  5. Browse to the path on the media disk or download the location for the activation kit. Then, select the appropriate Java archive (.jar) file and click Open.
  6. Click Next. The Summary page displays the target installation directory of the activation kit, the product that the new license applies to, and version information.
  7. Click Finish.

Results

The product activation kit with its license key is imported to the product. The Manage Licenses wizard indicates whether the import is successful

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