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Downloads and upgrades

There are three main types of downloads available to IBM Rational Software clients:
Trial downloads on developerWorks
Fixes (includes Fix readme files, Fix Packs and Patches)
Full Product Downloads & Upgrades (Requires Active Support Contract)

Full product physical media requests


If you require a physical media pack instead of downloading a Rational product from Passport Advantage or the IBM Software Group OEM Portal:
  1. (1) media pack is provided for each IBM software product purchased at no charge.
  2. Additional media packs are available through Passport Advantage for a nominal fee.
  3. Media packs are not available to non-Passport Advantage customers. IBM software products are only available via download from the IBM Software Group OEM Portal for non-Passport Advantage customer accounts.


Visit our Passport Advantage Online Help for instructional videos, process help, quick guides and more.

Contact your sales representative if you have any questions regarding IBM software physical media requests.

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If you experience any difficulty in obtaining or applying these downloads, please contact IBM Rational support.


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