Upgrading the software
Before you begin
You cannot upgrade IBM Rational® Test Workbench Web UI Tester, IBM Rational Performance Tester, and IBM Rational Functional Tester from any version of the product to version 9.1. All earlier versions of the product must be uninstalled before installing version 9.1.
If you upgrade from a previous version of Rational Test Control Panel, all communications with the software by default use HTTP on port 7819. To use HTTPS by default during the upgrade of the Rational Test Control Panel software, you must use the Install option in IBM Installation Manager and click Check for Other Versions, Fixes, and Extensions in the Install Packages dialog; otherwise, you continue to use HTTP on port 7819. You can change the port number and enable HTTPS even after the installation. For details, see Configuring the server HTTP Endpoint.
- 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.