Chapter 4. DB2 product licensing
DB2 product license files
Each DB2 product and feature has a license file associated with it. The license file is found on the associated activation CD supplied as a part of the product media. You should register the license file before using the DB2 product.
The management of licenses for DB2 products or features is done through the
License Center within the Control Center, or, through the db2licm License
Management Tool command.
To assist you in managing your licenses, a compliance report lists the compliance or noncompliance of DB2 features with your current product entitlement.
If you installed a DB2 product with a try and buy license and now want to upgrade to a full license, you do not need to reinstall the DB2 product. You simply upgrade your license. This is also true for upgrading from one license type to another, for example upgrading from a User license to a CPU license. For details see Upgrading your DB2 license.
Related concepts:
v“License Center overview” in Administration Guide: Implementation
v“DB2 installation methods” in Quick Beginnings for DB2 Servers
Related tasks:
v“Checking DB2 license compliance” on page 26
v“Registering a DB2 product or feature license key using the db2licm command” in Installation and Configuration Supplement
v“Registering a DB2 product or feature license key using the License Center” on page 25
v“Upgrading a Try and Buy license” on page 27
Related reference:
v“db2licm - License management tool command” in Command Reference
Registering a DB2 product or feature license key using the License Center
You should register a DB2 product or feature license key where the DB2 product or feature is installed. For more information on these product options, see the DB2 Version 9 packaging information on the web.
If you want the product or feature license key added automatically during the installation, you need to copy the license key to the /db2/license directory of the installation image before launching the DB2 Setup wizard.
Procedure:
To register a DB2 license key:
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