Regional University Computing Center Kaiserslautern-Landau

Installation Windows

Instructions for: SPSS network license

General information

SPSS is a software for statistical data analysis that helps you to efficiently collect, analyze and visualize data. With SPSS, you can perform complex statistical calculations, identify trends and make well-founded decisions. The program offers a user-friendly interface as well as numerous analysis tools and visualization functions. Students at RPTU can use SPSS free of charge.

Step by step

Illustrated instructions

SPSS network license - Windows
Step 1: Download the setup file

Download the appropriate setup file from the RHRZ service portal:
https://serviceportal.rz.rptu.de/

Note:

  • The service portal is only accessible from the university network or via VPN
  • Login with your RPTU account (without @rptu.de)


You can select an SPSS version from several options, you can freely choose the version and later switch to a newer version. We recommend that you always use the latest version.

Step 2: Starting the setup
  • Execute the downloaded file on your computer
  • You may be asked for administration rights for the installation, please confirm these

If you want to make further adjustments, such as the installation location, adjust these accordingly in the installation menu.

Step 3: Customize the options (optional)

After confirming the license agreement, you have the option to adjust further options or install additional accessories (depending on the version). Then confirm the installation start.

Note:
It may take some time for the installation to start!

Step 4: Starting the licensing wizard
  • After installation, you will be redirected to the licensing process. The license wizard for SPSS opens in the following window.
  • Now select the option "Start license wizard".
Step 5: Selecting the license type

Now select the option:
"License for users logged in at the same time" in the options for product authorization

Firewall activation

Please note:
From this point on, you will need to enable the firewall!

This firewall authorization serves as proof that you are authorized to use this software. If you haven’t already done so, please complete the firewall authorization process now on the license server“licserv-r.rz.rptu.de.”You must request authorization each time you use the software !

You can find instructions on how to request firewall activation for your current use here:

To the instructions

Step 6: Specifying the license manager

For the name of the license manager server, enter the following address:
“licserv-r.rz.rptu.de”

If authorization is successful, the license information will be displayed in the next step.

You can now use SPSS!

Tips for troubleshooting
  • Have you requested a firewall exception and have you turned the VPN on or off in the meantime?
  • Is the license server address you entered correct? (Note: licserv-r)
  • Is the version you installed still licensed by RHRZ?
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