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How-to
Download, install and configure IBM Rational
Software Modeler with floating licenses
Purpose
This how-to document should help you to download, install and configure the software required to run an
IBM Rational eclipse-based product with a floating license. As example, this document explains the
various steps for the IBM Rational Software Modeler product. These steps are also valid for the following
other IBM Rational eclipse-based products: IBM Rational Software Architect, IBM Rational Method
Composer.
Pre-requisite(s)
You should have an IBM ID. When making use of services made available through the web by IBM, you
often have to identify yourself. In such situations, IBM will request your IBM ID. To obtain such an ID, go
on the IBM website and click on the Register option available on the top-right side of the welcome page
and then specify your details in the registration wizard that will be displayed.
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Notes
Usefull bookmarks:
The Rational License Key Center tool: https://licensing.subscribenet.com/control/ibmr/login
The developerWorks (dW) trial downloads page: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/downloads/
The Rational Licensing Support page: https://www-01.ibm.com:443/software/rational/support/licensing/
The PassportAdvantage Online tool for customers: http://www
01.ibm.com/software/howtobuy/passportadvantage/pao_customers.htm
The Rational support Temporary License Key page: http://www01.ibm.com/software/rational/support/licensing/request.html
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/iwm/web/reg/pick.do?lang=en_US&source=RATL-RATIONAL
The IBM Registration page: https://licensing.subscribenet.com/control/ibmr/login
The IBM Support portal: http://www947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Overview/Software/Software_support_(general)
The IBM Installation Manager IBM Support page: http://www947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Overview/Software/Rational/IBM_Installation_Manager
Since feedback and ideas are always welcome, do not hesitate to communicate these regarding this
how-to to olivier@empulsys.com so that we integrate them in future updates of the document to improve
its content and help you (and others) better.
Steps
Obtaining the software....................................................................................................................................... 3
Using IBM developerWorks (dW)..................................................................................................................3
Example: Downloading Rational Software Modeler 7.5 for a trial............................................................ 3
Using the Rational Product Release page.................................................................................................... 6
Example: Downloading the FLEXLM License Manager 7.1.....................................................................6
Example: Downloading Rational Software Modeler 7.0.5........................................................................ 8
Using IBM Passport Advantage Online (PAO) tool ...................................................................................... 8
Using the IBM Support portal........................................................................................................................8
Installing the software........................................................................................................................................ 9
Installing the FlexLM License Server software............................................................................................. 9
Record your FlexLM License server identity............................................................................................... 11
Installing Rational Software Modeler.......................................................................................................... 12
Retrieving floating license(s) ...........................................................................................................................18
Request temporary floating license(s)........................................................................................................ 18
Retrieve your permament floating license(s).............................................................................................. 18
Deploy the floating licenses............................................................................................................................. 22
Install the floating licenses on your license server...................................................................................... 22
Configure Rational Software Modeler to use floating licences....................................................................23
Verify the usage of the floating license by the product................................................................................25
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If you chosed the Download Director or HTTP method for an offline instllation then select the proposed release
of the product and click on the Continue hyperlink located at the end of the page. Since you requested a
download for a trial period, IBM wishes to track the reasons of your trial. So on the next page, specify the
reasons of your download request and confirm you agree with the applicable license terms.
On the next product specific page, by clicking on the tabs, select either HTTP, eiher Download Director as
method to download your product. The Download Director is often prefered since it allows multiple concurrent
download streams, faster downloads and allows to resume previously paused downloads.
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If you chosed the Download Director method then: select the product release(s) to download (you may select
more than once), confirm your acceptation of the license agreements and then click on the Confirm link to start
the download with DownloadDirector. The download progress will be monitored through the Download Director
tool.
If you chosed the HTTP method then select the product parts to download (only one selection at a time) and
click on the Accept link next to the product part you wish to download. The download progress is then
monitored through your web browser Downloads window.
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Once the software is downloaded, save it in a place that is accessbile from the workstation where the product
should be installed .
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On the next product specific page, by clicking on the tabs, select either HTTP, eiher Download Director as
method to download your product. The Download Director is often prefered since it allows multiple concurrent
download streams, faster downloads and allows to resume previously paused downloads.
If you chosed the Download Director method then: select the product release(s) to download (you may select
more than once), confirm your acceptation of the license and then click on the Confirm link to start the
download with DownloadDirector. The download progress will be monitored through the Download Director tool.
If you chosed the HTTP method then: select the product release to download (only one selection at a time) and
then click on the Accept link next to the product release you wish to download. The download progress is then
monitored through your web browser features.
Once the software is downloaded, save it in a place that is accessible from your future License server.
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Important note: At the time of writing this document, it appears that the Rational Product Release public page
only offers the download release 7.0.5 of the IBM Rational Software Modeler product although the latest version
is 7.5. If you need the latest release, use the IBM developerWorks Rational trial download page.
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Accept the default location for the installation or specify an alternative location and click on
the creation of a new package group, click on
to continue.
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. Then accept
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Review the installation details and start the installation process by clicking on
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Requesting your host info using the IBM Rational License Key
Administrator
Capturing your host info using the IBM Rational License Key
Administrator
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After having specified the language for your installation, select the option Install IBM Rational Software Modeler
to install the product. If this the first IBM Rational product installation on the workstation targeted to be the host
for Rational Software Modeler, then you will have to first install the IBM Rational Installer. Click on
to
continue. Review and accept the license agreement, click on
.
Review and accept (or modify) the installation path for the IBM Installation Manager, click on
to
continue. Review the details of the installation, click on
and then launch the installation by clicking on
. Once the IBM Installation Manager is installed, click on
.
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Once the launcher has been restarted, on its startup screen, select the Install option . The IBM Installation
Manager will propose you two products: the IBM Rational Software Modeler product and the Rational Team
Concert Client for Eclipse IDE product. Since you wish to install IBM Rational Software Modeler, select at
least the first option. The second option is recommended when you decide to use Rational Software Modeler in
combination with a Rational Team Concert environment. If you need more info on how these tools are integrated,
do not hesitate to contact us. Click on
to continue.
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Accept the creation of a new package group and accept (or update) the destination folder. Click on
to
continue. If you wish to update an existing Eclipse instance with the RSM capabilities, specify the location of that
Eclipse instance. Otherwise, accept the fact that the instaler will deploy a new instance of the eclipse
environement. Click on
to continue.
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Specify the language(s) that have to be supported by your product installation. Click on
Then review and select/deselect the product features you want to be seen installed. Click on
to continue.
to continue.
Specify the way the help of the product should be made available then click on
to continue. Review the
details of the installation and then click on
to start the installation of IBM Rational Software Modeler.
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If you didn't retrieved yet your floating license(s) do so as described in the next section Retrieving floating
license(s).
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After you're logged into the License Key Center, select the Get keys option (available on the left-side of the
page) and then select the hyperlink specifying the product for which you're wishing to retrieve a floating license.
In case of IBM Rational Software Modeler, depending the details of your purchase, you will see a list of license
key types you may request. You could see as license key types for that product:
IBM Rational Software Modeler Floating License Key,
IBM Rational Software Modeler v.7.5.4 Activation Kit,
IBM Rational Software Modeler v.7.5 Activation Kit,
IBM Rational Software Modeler v.7.0.5 Activation Kit,
IBM Rational Software Modeler v.7.0 Activation Kit.
Since, this paper describes the usage of the floating license, select IBM Rational Sofwtare Modeler Floating
License Key.
When you have done several sales order regarding the product, the License Key Center will show a list of the
various sales orders/products that are linked to the product for which you are requesting a license. Check the
appropriate sales order.
You now have to specify the parameters of the FlexLM License Server that will be hosting your license. Once
you have retrieved the parameters of your Rational License Server, specify them in your request for a floating
license. When you have entered the information, click on Generate.
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Once generated, the License Key Center will display a page with your newly generated floating license key. You
can now download the license key by clicking on the Download button. When the lience key file is downloaded
(the name should be the name you specified for your server with the .upd extension), store it in a secure place
and make the file available on your license key server.
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Your license server is now ready to distribute the floating licenses. Continue your setup with Configure the
product to use floating licenses.
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Select the product to configure, check the option Configure Floating license support and click on
Read and accept the license agreements then click again on
.
Normally your list should be empty. Simply click on the + icon to enter the specifications of your license server.
The information required is either the IP address of your license server, either its fully qualified host name (better
than IP is your server has it IP changed over time). Optionnally, specify the port number on which your server is
listening. If you don't specify anything, it will presume your server is listening on default port 27000.
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By clicking on
, the IBM Installation Manager confirms that you have configured the product to make
use of a floating license. Click again on
and close the IBM Installation Manager.
Your product is now configured to retrieve the floating license from your license server.
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