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Licensing

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.

 
Getting License Keys, Downloads and Media.

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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


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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.

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