Catalog | Ibm Software Access

What is it? The IBM Software Access Catalog is the central portal where you view and manage software entitlements for products you have purchased from IBM (via Passport Advantage, FlexPoints, or subscription licenses). It replaces older entitlement views. Key purpose: See what software you own, download installers, get license keys, and assign access to users. How to Access

Go to: MyIBM Dashboard Sign in with your IBMid (the email tied to your company’s IBM customer account). From the dashboard, select “Software access catalog” (sometimes under View all or Software & entitlements ).

Main Features | Section | What you can do | |---------|----------------| | Catalog | Browse all products your company is entitled to. Search by name, version, or part number. | | Downloads | Get installation media (binaries, ISO files, fix packs). | | License keys | Generate or retrieve license keys for products requiring activation (e.g., WebSphere, MQ, DataPower). | | User access | Grant other IBMids in your company access to specific products (admin function). | Common Tasks 1. Find & download software

In the catalog, search product name (e.g., “WebSphere Application Server”). Click the version → choose platform (Linux, Windows, AIX) → click download button. Alternative: Use IBM’s Download Director or command-line tools (e.g., curl with provided token). ibm software access catalog

2. Get a license key

Go to the product detail page in the catalog. Click “License keys” tab. Enter hostname/IP or just generate a generic key (if allowed). Keys often come as a file or text block to paste into the product’s license manager.

3. Grant access to a colleague

You must be a Software Access Catalog administrator for your company. Go to “User access” → “Add user” . Enter their IBMid email → select product entitlements → assign role ( Viewer or Downloader ).

Important Notes

Not a trial store: The catalog only shows software your company already purchased. License compliance: Downloading does not grant usage rights. You must comply with your IBM contract (PVU, RVU, etc.). Entitlement delay: New purchases may take 24–48 hours to appear. Support access: The catalog does not provide support cases — use IBM Support . What is it

Troubleshooting | Problem | Likely solution | |---------|----------------| | Product missing | Wait 48 hours after purchase or check if contract expired. | | “No download button” | Your account may lack download permission (ask catalog admin). | | License key generation fails | Ensure product version is supported (some old versions require legacy portal). | | Can’t see user access tab | You are not a catalog admin for that product group. | Alternative for legacy products For very old products (pre-2016) or if you cannot find them in the new catalog, try:

IBM Passport Advantage Online (still active for some legacy entitlements) IBM Fix Central (for patches only)