Most IBM Rational software products require specific license keys in order to use them. The instructions below will guide you to the IBM Rational License Key Center, and the on-line service for generating and managing your license keys.
* The
icon indicates that the download is in .PDF Format.
IBM Rational Getting Started Guide
Reference this document for instructions on accessing your Passport Advantage account and the Rational License Key Center.
Rational A-Z License Key/Activation Kit Requirements Spreadsheet
Reference this document to identify the Rational products that require a license key or activation kit.
A-Z.xls
IBM Business Partners
This document will help IBM Business Partners log into the License Key Center and access their keys.
Business Partners Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
This document contains helpful questions and answers regarding the License Key Center.
FAQ : English
Browse licensing tech notes
You can find the answers to many common licensing questions in the Rational software support knowledge base. You can easily find articles about Rational licensing by navigating to the Rational Support area and searching for "licensing" in the upper left "Search support" box.
| Getting License Keys, Downloads and Media. |
|
HOW TO GET...
|
Action
|
|
License keys and activation kits
|
Log into the Rational License Key Center to get your license keys and activation kits for your software purchase or for your product evaluation.
|
|
Downloads after your purchase
|
Log into the IBM Software and Services site to download the product after your purchase. The login process will require your order information found on your IBM Proof of Entitlement certificate sent to your company after your purchase.
|
|
Fixes and patches
|
Go here for guidance on how to get fixes, patches and service releases
|
|
Physical Media
|
Passport Advantage customers may obtain media from their Passport Advantage site . Customers who purchased their software outside of the Passport Advantage program should contact their IBM Rational Sales team to request media.
|
| Licensing self-help |
* The
IBM Rational Getting Started Guide
Reference this document for instructions on accessing your Passport Advantage account and the Rational License Key Center.
-
Getting Started Guide - English -
Getting Started Guide - Korean -
Getting Started Guide - Chinese -
Getting Started Guide - Japanese
Rational A-Z License Key/Activation Kit Requirements Spreadsheet
Reference this document to identify the Rational products that require a license key or activation kit.
A-Z.xls
IBM Business Partners
This document will help IBM Business Partners log into the License Key Center and access their keys.
Frequently Asked Questions
This document contains helpful questions and answers regarding the License Key Center.
Browse licensing tech notes
You can find the answers to many common licensing questions in the Rational software support knowledge base. You can easily find articles about Rational licensing by navigating to the Rational Support area and searching for "licensing" in the upper left "Search support" box.

