Tutorial: Get a new LINK2i license key

Introduction

Overview

Through this tutrial, you will learn step-by-step how to gather required information to order a new LINK2i license key.

Prerequisites

To complete this tutorial, you need:

  • An IBM i that you can access through 5250 interface

Step 1: Retreive IBM i information

On your IBM i, run the following commands:

1 CALL QCMD
2 CALL QSYS/QLZARCAPI

The result of QLZARCAPI is then displayed.
You will need to provide the following keys on your license key request:

Key 1:SYSTEM INFO -> SYSTEM SERIAL NUMBER
Key 2:PARTITION INFO -> NETWORK NAME

Step 2: Request a license key

Once you gathered IBM i information, contact us and provide these information in your request, we will promptly get back to you for the next steps.

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