Assure

Quick Product and System Inventory

I ran into a question recently about the fastest way to see which Precisely Assure products are installed on an IBM i system and what versions are currently running.

A useful command for this is:

LAKEVIEW/DSPSYSINF

This command provides a consolidated view of installed Precisely Assure products and versions. It also displays general system information that can be helpful when investigating licensing or opening support cases, including:

• System serial number
• Model
• Processor feature code
• Processor group
• LPAR number

When I need a quick inventory of a system, this is usually the first place I look.

Reviewing License Information

If the goal is to verify licensing details, I use:

LAKEVIEW/WRKLICKEY

This command displays licensing information for installed products, including:

• Product name
• Serial number and LPAR information
• Product expiration date
• Maintenance expiration date

It's a simple way to confirm that license keys are in place and to check maintenance status before planning upgrades or troubleshooting activation issues.

Why These Commands Matter

Both commands can save time when gathering environment information. Instead of collecting details from multiple locations, they provide a quick overview of installed products, versions, system details, and license status from one place.

I have found them especially useful when validating environments before upgrades or when confirming licensing information during support investigations.

References

• License Manager for IBM i Products - What is License Manager?