Entering the activation code for PowerVM Editions with the Integrated Virtualization Manager
You can enter the activation code for PowerVM® Editions by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager.
The code level for the Integrated Virtualization Manager must be at Version 2.1.2, or later, to perform the following procedure. To update the Integrated Virtualization Manager, see Viewing and updating the code level of the Integrated Virtualization Manager management partition.
Whether you need to enter an activation code depends on your edition of the PowerVM Editions feature and the hardware on which you plan to enable it. The following table summarizes the requirements.
| PowerVM Editions | Activation code requirements |
|---|---|
| PowerVM Standard Edition | The PowerVM Editions activation code is required. |
| PowerVM Enterprise Edition | The PowerVM Editions activation
code is required. Note: If you already have the Standard Edition enabled,
you must enter a separate, additional activation code for the Enterprise
Edition.
|
For detailed information about the PowerVM Editions feature, see PowerVM Editions overview.
Before you start, verify that you have access to the Integrated Virtualization Manager. For instructions, see Installing the Virtual I/O Server and enabling the Integrated Virtualization Manager on IBM® Power Systems™ servers.
To enter the activation code in the Integrated Virtualization Manager, complete the following tasks:
- From the IVM Management menu, click Enter PowerVM Editions Key. The Enter PowerVM Editions Key window is displayed.
- In the Enter Key window, enter your activation code for PowerVM Editions and click Apply.
