The Manage Licenses wizard displays the license key type in the License
Type column. The various license key types are defined here.
Floating
The floating license key type is displayed
for packages that have Rational® Common Licensing enabled. The package components
are enabled when the package obtains access to floating license keys from Rational License
Server.
Free
The free license key type is displayed for packages
that use IBM® Rational Software Development Platform components
that are licensed royalty-free and independent, such as the Application Server
Toolkit for IBM WebSphere® Application
Server.
Permanent
The permanent license key type is displayed
for packages that have been upgraded with a product activation kit containing
a permanent license key and license agreement. The license key does not expire
and enables an authorized user to use the product on the installed workstation
indefinitely.
Trial
The trial license key type is displayed for packages
with a trial license key. All products initially ship with a trial license
key. When you install a product, a trial license key is installed that enables
you to use the product for a period of 30 or 60 days. During the trial period,
the product is fully functional.
When 15 days are left in the trial period,
you receive a warning that a product is about to expire. The product will
not function after the expiration date.