License key types

License key types

The Manage Licenses wizard shows the license key type in the License Type column. Some of the license key types are defined here.

Floating Packages that have common licensing enabled. The package components are enabled when the package obtains access to floating license keys from license server.
Not enforced Packages that do not require that an installed license key to run.
Permanent Packages that are upgraded with a product activation kit that contains a permanent license key and license agreement. The license key does not expire and an authorized user can use the product on the installed workstation indefinitely.
Trial Packages with a trial license key. Some products come with a trial license key. When we install a product, a trial license key is installed that enables you to use the product for 30 or 60 days. During the trial period, the product is fully functional. When 15 days remain in the trial period, you receive a warning that the trial product license expires soon. The product does not function after the expiration date.
Token We can buy a number of token licenses. If we use an IBM Rational tool that checks out a FEATURE that is token-based, the FEATURE line in the license file specifies the number of tokens that are checked out. Token-based licenses can be used only with floating licenses. They cannot be used for authorized user license. Token licensing is available only for IBM Rational products.

Floating	Packages that have common licensing enabled. The package components are enabled when the package obtains access to floating license keys from license server.
Not enforced	Packages that do not require that an installed license key to run.
Permanent	Packages that are upgraded with a product activation kit that contains a permanent license key and license agreement. The license key does not expire and an authorized user can use the product on the installed workstation indefinitely.
Trial	Packages with a trial license key. Some products come with a trial license key. When we install a product, a trial license key is installed that enables you to use the product for 30 or 60 days. During the trial period, the product is fully functional. When 15 days remain in the trial period, you receive a warning that the trial product license expires soon. The product does not function after the expiration date.
Token	We can buy a number of token licenses. If we use an IBM Rational tool that checks out a FEATURE that is token-based, the FEATURE line in the license file specifies the number of tokens that are checked out. Token-based licenses can be used only with floating licenses. They cannot be used for authorized user license. Token licensing is available only for IBM Rational products.