Administrator tasks
The administrator typically completes these licensing tasks.
About this task
Getting started with IBM Common Licensing lists common administrator licensing
tasks. Table 2 lists optional or additional
administrator licensing tasks.
| Task | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Configure the license server. | Configuring the License Key Server |
| Get an evaluation license key for the product. | Request that your IBM sales representative send you an evaluation license key. |
| Get the permanent license key for the product. | If you purchased authorized user, floating, or named-user floating licenses, use your Proof of Entitlement certificate to request permanent license keys from IBM License Key Center. See Obtaining license keys with IBM License Key Center. If there is a delay in receiving your permanent authorized user or floating license keys, use the temporary license key on the Proof of Entitlement certificate. |
| Install authorized user license keys on your client. | |
| Install the IBM Common Licensing. | |
| Migrate license files | License Migration Utility |
| Upgrade license keys. | Upgrading license keys |
| Task | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Install administration and reporting tool application to administer license servers on Windows and UNIX operating systems. | Installing License Key Server Administration and Reporting Tool |
| Configure redundant license servers on Windows or UNIX. | |
| Remove the License Key Server. | |
| Use floating license keys for working at home or traveling. | Disconnected use mode for home use or travel |
| Resolve license installation issues and error messages. | Troubleshooting license issues |