Because node-locked keys rely on specific hardware signatures, upgrading a workstation's motherboard, changing a network interface card (NIC), or migrating Rational Rose to a virtual machine (VM) will invalidate the existing license key. If the host ID changes, the old key must be formally "returned" in the IBM Rational License Key Center before a new key can be generated for the new hardware configuration. Virtualization and Cloud Environments
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If you possess an old license but cannot locate the key, IBM Technical Support can assist. upgrading a workstation's motherboard
Open the tool on the client workstation. changing a network interface card (NIC)
