Are new LMP license keys required when upgrading to a new machine?

Products

• Common Components and Services for z/OS
• Common Services
• CA Licensing
• COMMON PRODUCT SERVICES COMPONENT

Issue/Introduction

You are planning to upgrade to a new machine and need to know if new LMP (License Management Program) keys are required

Environment

Mainframe Software products: CA 1 Tape Management - Datacom A/D - Endevor - Gen - IDMS - Librarian - PAN/SQL - Smart Restart - XCOM

Note:  This is not a complete list, and available products may change over time. 

Resolution

• If your current keys are site keys, new keys are not required. Keep in mind that usage must be reported to Broadcom based on the terms of your contract.
• If your current license keys are tied to specific machine information, new keys are required. To request a new set of keys, contact Broadcom Customer Care 

Additional Information

Documentation for information regarding LMP and CAIRIM: See Common Components and Services for z/OS

To view the latest LMP Product Code Listing, refer to LMP Product Code Listing