What is ILMT software?
IBM® License Metric Tool (ILMT) helps you manage license allocation services on supported systems. ILMT recognizes and monitors the products that are in use on your system.
Does ILMT require BigFix?
You may be surprised that, before installing ILMT, you first need to install BigFix. Both the BigFix platform and ILMT are free for IBM’s customers. BigFix is a scalable and versatile product with many different applications (capabilities).
What is BigFix ILMT?
The BigFix console provides a system-wide view of all computers in the infrastructure and their configuration. It is used to target computers with specific actions such as installing the scanner or scheduling software and capacity scans.
How do I know if ILMT is installed?
Answer. For versions prior to 7.5, in order to confirm ILMT server version, login to Integrated Solutions Console (ISC) and go to ‘Welcome’ screen. There navigate to ‘Suite Name’ section and click on ‘IBM License Metric Tool’ link. Check the ‘Product version:’ number displayed in the ‘Product Information’ section.
Is ILMT mandatory?
Unless a customer qualifies for one of the stated contractual exceptions, ILMT is a mandatory requirement.
How do I update my ILMT?
In the BigFix console, go to Sites > External Sites > IBM License Reporting (ILMT) v9 > Fixlets and Tasks. Select Upgrade to the latest version of License Metric Tool, and click Take Action.
How do you implement ILMT?
ILMT implementation stages
- Preparation. For new installations of ILMT, we first assess the target machine scope and recommended architecture, as well as the corresponding technical prerequisites.
- Technical installation.
- Reporting configuration.
- Health check.
How do I install an IBM License Metric Tool?
Before you start the installation of License Metric Tool on Windows, ensure that an MS SQL Server is installed in your infrastructure. Then, enable a dedicated fixlet site in the BigFix console and download the License Metric Tool installer. Next, run the installation in interactive or silent mode.
How do I install an IBM license Metric Tool?
How do I know what version of ILMT I have?
For versions prior to 7.5, in order to confirm ILMT server version, login to Integrated Solutions Console (ISC) and go to ‘Welcome’ screen. There navigate to ‘Suite Name’ section and click on ‘IBM License Metric Tool’ link. Check the ‘Product version:’ number displayed in the ‘Product Information’ section.
What is difference between ILMT and BigFix inventory?
[In the text, BigFix Inventory is a superset of ILMT. Every function that ILMT contains is also available in BFI. The difference between the two products is ILMT is for IBM software only while BFI can work with other vendor’s software. Therefore, if ILMT is mentioned alone, BFI is also included.]