Whether you are installing software for the first time or are extending a license to continue using the product, you have options to enable your product license.
Licenses for this product are enabled in two ways:
A license activation kits contain the permanent license key for your product. You purchase the activation kit, download the activation kit compressed file, and then import the activation kit JAR file to enable the license for your product. Use IBM® Installation Manager to import the activation kit to your product.
Optionally, you can obtain floating license keys, install IBM Rational License Server, and enable floating license enforcement for your product.