Ann,

The licenses can be found in the file /usr/lpp/adsmserv/bin/README.

A typical license will look like this:

4da74f60eb9e06d45ddc48465c79d9787312

The paper "floopy" is just a proof of purchace.

Regards,
Ray Pratts

Pinnacle Computer Solutions, Houston, Tx
Phone:  281-272-8932
e-mail: pratts AT ibm DOT net


Ann Courchaine wrote:
>
>  In trying to enter the command :
> dsmadmc -id=admin -pass=[my password] reg lic 123456789
>
> the response is:
> ANR2852I Current license information:
> ANR2835I Server is licensed for 1 clients.
> ANR9617I Invalid license authorization: 620874633838592.
> ANS5102I Return code 3.
>
> Part of the problem may be inexperience. I am new at AIX and the "licenes"
> were delivered on a"paper" floopy complete with bar code part no program no
> and feature code. The number we have been using for the license is entitled
> 'proof no'. Does this sound like the usual mode of shipment?
>
> Thanks,
> Ann Courchaine
> CSC Nat'l Year2000