IBM Installation Manager uses an embedded URL in each product
package to connect to a repository server through the Internet and
search for the latest product installation packages.
Before you begin
In Installation Manager, you can set repository locations
on the Repositories page in the Preferences window. Your organization
might require you to redirect the repository to use intranet sites.
Note: Before
starting the installation process, be sure to obtain the installation
package repository URL from your administrator or IBM.
To
specify a repository, complete the following steps:
- Start IBM Installation Manager.
- On the Start page, click File > Preferences.
- In the Preferences window, click Repositories.
The Repositories page opens, showing available repositories, their
locations, and whether they are connected.
- On the Repositories page, click Add Repository.
- In the Add repository dialog box, type the URL of the repository
location or use Browse to find a .zip or JAR
file that contains a repository, a diskTag.inf file, or the repository.config
file of an expanded repository; then click OK.
The
new repository location is listed. If the repository is not connected,
a red x is displayed in the Connection column.
Note: To search
for updated packages, make sure Search service repositories
during installation and updates is selected. This option
is selected by default.
- Click OK to close the Preferences window.