IBM Rational License Key Administrator, Version 8.1.3 readme file

Contents

1.0 About this release

1.1 New in this release

2.0 Installation information

2.1 Hardware requirements

2.2 Software requirements Operating system

2.3 Other requirements

2.4 Installation instructions

2.5 Update instructions

2.6 Uninstall instructions

3.0 Known limitations, problems, and workarounds

4.0 IBM Rational Software Support

5.0 Notices and trademarks

1.0 About this release

This release contains updates for the version 8.1.3 release of IBM Rational® License Key Administrator for Windows. Rational License Key Administrator version 8.1.3 is compatible with earlier versions of the client products that use Rational Common Licensing from earlier releases.

1.1 New in this release

The IBM Rational License Borrow Tool allows you to return a product license before the expiration date. For more information, see Return borrowed licenses . You can install the IBM Rational License Borrow Tool by selecting the Rational License Borrow Tool feature during the Rational License Key Administrator installation.

2.0 Installation information

This section describes the installation requirements and specific installation instructions for this release on Microsoft Windows operating systems. For information about using Rational License Key Administrator version 8.1.3, see the IBM® Rational Software Information Center..

2.1 Hardware requirements

There are no additional processor or memory requirements for installing this release.

2.2 Software requirements Operating system

The following Windows operating systems are supported for this product:

2.3 Other requirements

Windows:
  • The Windows server must have a C:\ drive.
  • You must have Windows administrator privileges on the local computer.

2.4 Installation instructions

Use the IBM Installation Manager to install the Rational License Key Administrator on Windows. Information about installation is available in the IBM Rational Software Information Center..

To download Rational License Key Administrator Version 8.1.3:
  1. Go to the IBM site for Rational support, Full Product Downloads, and upgrades: http://www.ibm.com/software/rational/support/upgrades/index.html.
  2. Locate Rational License Key Administrator in the product name list, and then click Continue.
  3. Depending on how you purchased your software and your maintenance agreement, select a link to Passport Advantage® Online, IBM Software Group OEM portal, or the Rational Product Release area.
  4. Select Rational License Key Administrator Version 8.1.3 eAssembly and follow instructions for download.
  5. Extract the compressed file in an appropriate directory. For example, choose to extract to C:\temp.
To install:
  1. Log in as a user with administrator rights on the local computer on which you want to install Rational License Key Administrator.
  2. Extract the installation files for Rational License Key Administrator. The extracted files are the repository for Rational License Key Administrator. The installation files include Installation Manager. You do not need to download Installation Manager separately. 
  3. Navigate to the disk1 directory.
  4. Double-click launchpad.exe. The IBM Rational License Key Administrator splash screen opens.
  5. Click Install or Update IBM Rational License Key Administrator version to open the Installation Manager interface.
    Note: These steps assume that Installation Manager is installed. If Installation Manager is not installed, you are prompted to install Installation Manager. After the installation and restart of Installation Manager, click Install.
  6. Select IBM Rational License Key Administrator . Click Next.
    Note: The installation of IBM Rational License Key Administrator requires Installation Manager to be installed.
  7. Click Next after the prerequisites are validated. To validate prerequisites again, click Recheck Status located in the lower right corner.
  8. Accept the license agreement then click Next.
  9. You can specify the shared resources directory only the first time that you install a package using Installation Manager. Accept the default Shared Resources Directory or enter a different directory. Click Next.
    Important: You cannot change the location of the Shared Resources Directory unless you uninstall all packages.

    Default value: C:\Program Files\IBM\IMShared

  10. Accept the default installation directory for LKAD or enter a different installation directory.

    Default installation directory is: C:\Program Files\IBM\RationalRLKS.

  11. Select additional languages to install then click Next.
  12. Review the features to install. Select the IBM Rational License Borrow Tool feature to install the Rational License Borrow Tool. Click Next.
    Note: You must install LKAD if you install the Rational License Borrow Tool.
  13. Review the summary information. Click Install.
  14. Click Finish.

2.5 Update instructions

To update:
  1. Log in as a user with administrator rights on the local computer on which you want to update Rational License Key Administrator.
  2. Extract the installation files for Rational License Key Administrator.
  3. Navigate to the disk1 directory.
  4. Double-click launchpad.exe. The IBM Rational License Key Administrator splash screen opens.
  5. Click Install or Update IBM Rational License Key Administrator version to open the Installation Manager interface. Installation Manager opens.
  6. Click Update.
  7. Select the package group for IBM Rational License Key Administrator. Click Next.
  8. Verify Version 8.1.3 is selected. Click Next.
  9. Click Next after the prerequisites are validated. To validate prerequisites again, click Recheck Status located in the lower right corner.
  10. Accept the license agreement then click Next.
  11. Review the features to install. Select the IBM Rational License Borrow Tool feature to install the Rational License Borrow Tool. Click Next.
  12. Review the summary information. Click Update.
  13. Click Finish.

2.6 Uninstall instructions

To uninstall:
  1. Open Installation Manager.
  2. Click Uninstall.
  3. Select Rational License Key Administrator version.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Click Uninstall.

3.0 Known limitations, problems, and workarounds

Known problems are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. To learn about the known limitations and problems in this update, and any workarounds that are available, see:

http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?q=license+administrator+RN8.1.3

4.0 IBM Rational Software Support

IBM Software Support for Rational products provides you with technical assistance. For contact information and guidelines or reference materials that you need when you require support, read the IBM Software Support Handbook. For FAQs, lists of know problems and fixes, and other support information, visit the IBM Rational Software Support website. For Rational software product news, events, and other information, visit the IBM Rational Software website. Before you contact Rational Software Support, gather the background information that you need to describe your problem. When describing a problem to an IBM software support specialist, be as specific as possible and include all relevant background information so that the specialist can help you solve the problem efficiently. To save time, know the answers to these questions:

5.0 Notices and trademarks

© Copyright IBM Corporation 2004, 2012. All Rights Reserved.