Using floating keys on a Windows license server

Importing or entering floating license keys on the Rational License Key Server.

Importing floating license keys

Remember: You must have local administrative privileges for the server before you can import the license key into LKAD.
To import a license key file in License Key Administrator (LKAD):
  1. Click License Keys > Import License Key(s).
  2. In the Import License Key(s) window, find the *.upd or *.txt file (license key file) and select it.
  3. Click Open. The default location for the license key file is install_path\common.
  4. Click Import in the Confirm Import window.

Entering temporary floating license keys

You can enter a temporary or evaluation license key on the license server if you are evaluating the product or the Rational® License Key Center is unavailable.

Remember: You must have local administrative privileges for the server before you can enter the license key into License Key Administrator (LKAD).

To enter license information in LKAD:

  1. Click License Keys > Enter a License.
  2. Select the type of license.
  3. In the next window, enter the following information:
    • Product
    • Expiration Date
    • License Key
    • Quantity (if you are installing a floating license key)
  4. Click Finish. LKAD adds this information to the license key *.dat file in <Install Path>\Rational\Common.