IBM SPSS Statistics Version 27 Authorized User License Administrator's Guide

About this manual

This document serves as an administrator's guide for IBM SPSS Statistics Version 27, specifically for sites utilizing the authorized user license type. It outlines procedures for obtaining authorization codes and managing compliance when ghosting software. The guide details installation methods for local desktops, including manual installation, pushing installations to Windows computers using Systems Management Server (SMS) or Group Policy, and running silent installations on macOS and Linux systems.

What's inside

• Before you start
• Ghosting
• Citrix and Terminal Services
• Installing the product on the local desktop computers
• Pushing an installation to Windows computers
• Running a silent installation on macOS and Linux computers
• Using licenseactivator
• License File
• Service and Support

Frequently asked questions

What is required to authorize the software on end-user machines?

After installation, each end user must enter their site's authorization code.

Which operating systems support pushing an installation remotely?

Pushing an installation is only available for computers running Windows, not Mac or Linux.

What is the default directory where IBM SPSS Statistics installs on a desktop?

If no specific path is chosen, the software installs to C:\Program Files\IBM \SPSS\Statistics\27.