Obtain a valid SySAM license

Sybase Software Asset Management (SySAM) performs license administration and asset management tasks for Sybase products. Sybase RAP requires a valid SySAM license.

The Sybase Product Download Center (SPDC) enables authorized Revenue Order Contacts and Technical Support Contacts with current support contracts with download access to Sybase product releases. You must use SPDC to dynamically generate license keys for Sybase RAP.

Accessing SPDC requires a separate login and password; authorized contacts automatically receive SPDC login and password information through e-mail.

Refer to the SySAM online documentation or the User’s Guide Sybase Software Asset Management 2.0 on the Getting Started CD for more information on the use of SySAM.

StepsObtaining your SySAM license

  1. Start your browser and log in to the Sybase Product Download Center (SPDC).

  2. On the Product List page, choose RAP - The Trading Edition.

  3. On the Product Information Page, choose the appropriate version:

  4. On the Sybase Software License Agreement page, select a country or region. Click I agree, if necessary.

  5. Agree to the software terms and conditions.

  6. On the Product Download page, click the License Keys link.

  7. On the License Information page, choose the applicable license, scroll to the bottom of the page, click Select to Generate.

  8. On the Generate Licenses page in Step 1 - License Model, choose the appropriate license model, click Next.

    Questions about your license type? Click the more information link to learn more about the licenses Sybase offers.

  9. On the Generate Licenses page in Step 2 - License Quantity, specify the number of licenses you want to generate. Click on the links for more information.

  10. On the Generate Licenses page in Step 3 - Host Information, add the Server Host ID, Host Name, and (optional) Port Number. Click Generate.

    Click on “What’s My Host ID,” if you need help determining your host ID.

    The View Licenses page displays your license information.

  11. Click Download License File to save your license file to disk.

See also

For more information on the use of SySAM, refer to: