This is similar to a “named user” model, and it requires 1 license for each desktop client. For an Authorized User, a physical license file is applied on the desktop client via the IBM Installation Manager which then authorizes the product (and effectively turns a trial version into a permanent version). This particular package is offered in two modes Authorized User and Floating User. IDz base includes the graphical debugging capability, not the 3270 debugging, which is included in IDz enterprise edition below.

I heard a customer state that “IDz (base) does not include the debugger!” which is not true. There might be some confusion between IDz EE.

It includes editing, analysis tooling, a Git client, and an excellent graphical debugging environment. This is the “base” edition, and is common for smaller companies (well, smaller compared to say a global bank). First, let’s discuss how these packages flesh out: Overall, its the exact same client, but the licensing differs considerably. You can easily find articles about licensing by navigating to the IBM Support Community and searching for 'Rational licensing' in the search box.IDz is offered in three different packaging options. You can find the answers to many common licensing questions and maintenance renewal in the IBM support knowledge base.

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