2.2 Software requirements: Operating systems
2.5 Uninstalling Rational License Key Server
3.0 Known limitations, problems, and workarounds
To view the operating systems that IBM Rational License Key Server version 8.1.3 supports, go to http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/prodguid/v1r0/clarity/osForProduct.html , and enter IBM Rational License Key Server in the search field. When the search has completed, select version 8.1.3 in the list and click Submit.
Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Use IBM Installation Manager to install the Rational License Key Server. Information about installation is available in the IBM Rational Software Information Center.
License files that you use with Rational Common Licensing versions 7.1.x and earlier or IBM Rational License Server TL version 2.0 must be migrated to the Rational Common Licensing version 8.1.3 required format. The format requires: VENDOR ibmratl as the vendor line. You can use the License Migration Utility to migrate the license files. The utility is included with Rational Common Licensing version 8.1.3.
To migrate license files on Windows:
UNIX platforms.
Requirements for installing Rational License Key Server on UNIX platforms:
You must have your license key file when you install the IBM Rational License Key Server. Go to the Rational® License Key Center to order your permanent license keys. See Use the IBM Rational License Key Center to obtain license keys for more information about the Rational License Key Center.
The Rational License Key Center sends the license file to an email account when you request a license. The name of the license file has this format: license_for_server.upd. You must have the license file filename.upd stored in a known location, such as the $HOME directory, on the license server.
You do not have to install the license server as root. If you do install the server as root, you will receive a message that indicates a possible security risk during the installation process. Attempts could be made to access the lmgrd process through its TCP/IP port and run other programs with root permissions.
Use IBM Installation Manager to install the Rational License Key Server. Information about installation is available in the IBM Rational Software Information Center .
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