Upgrading the software
When a new version of software becomes available, you can perform an upgrade. Use
IBM® Installation Manager
to update the software installation.
Before you begin
Note: Due to changes in Eclipse 4.4, you cannot use the Update feature in IBM Installation Manager
to update several components to v8.7.1 or newer. You must first uninstall the previous version and
then perform a fresh installation. These components include IBM Rational® Test Workbench Web UI Tester,
IBM Rational Performance Tester,
IBM Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality,
and IBM Rational Functional Tester. For
IBM Rational Integration Tester,
Update is supported when updating from v8.7 or v8.7 fix packs to v8.7.1. Update is not supported
from older versions.
- Read the release notes to learn about any conditions for the upgrade. Generally, it is possible to upgrade without uninstalling the existing version but some releases might have some restrictions.
- Read the upgrade considerations for your product to know about any upgrade prerequisites or conditions, and for any data preservation or migration requirements.
- Have your IBM ID and password ready to access the upgrade package. This ID is linked to your IBM Passport Advantage account and is the same one that you use to install the software.
About this task
- Online mode: This method requires an internet connection. Installation Manager connects to the IBM update repositories that are preconfigured when the product is installed, and downloads and installs the update package.
- Offline mode: While connected to the internet, download the package from the IBM update repository and extract the files to a temporary location. Then in offline mode, run Installation Manager and update the installation.