Planning the installation
Read all the topics in this section before you begin to
install or update any of the product features. Effective planning
and an understanding of the key aspects of the installation process
helps ensure a successful installation.
Pre-installation tasks
Before you install, you might need to prepare or configure your
computer.
Installing optional software IBM Rational Application Developer
for WebSphere Software includes
additional optional software that can support and enhance your work.
Post-installation tasks
After
you have installed your product package, complete the post-installation
tasks or configure your product package as required.
Modifying installed product packages
The Modify Packages wizard in the IBM Installation
Manager enables you to change the feature and language selections
of an installed product package.
Updating installed product packages
Package updates provide fixes and updates to installed
product packages. You can use the Update Packages wizard
in IBM Installation Manager to install updates for
product packages that were installed by using IBM Installation
Manager.
Reverting updates to previous versions
You can remove an update to a product package to revert
to a previous version by using the Roll Back Packages wizard of IBM Installation
Manager.
Uninstalling software
You can use the Uninstall option
in IBM Installation Manager to uninstall software
that were installed by using Installation Manager from your computer.
Installing silently
You can install a product package silently by using either
Installation Manager in silent installation mode or by using IBM Installation
Manager installer. When you run Installation Manager in silent mode,
the user interface is not available; instead, a response file inputs
the commands that are required to install the product package.