Read all of the following topics 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 can help ensure a successful
installation.
Installation Manager overview
IBM® Installation
Manager is a program for installing, updating, and modifying packages. It
helps you manage the IBM applications, or packages, that it installs on your
computer. Installation Manager does more than install packages: It helps you
keep track of what you have installed, determine what is available for you
to install, and organize installation directories.
Installation roadmap
The installation roadmap lists the high-level steps for installing
your product.
Silent installation roadmap
The installation roadmap lists the high-level steps for installing
your product silently.
Installation requirements
Installation requires the correct hardware, operating system, software,
and other factors.
User privilege requirements
You must have a user ID that meets specific requirements before
you can install your product.
Installation considerations
Part of planning entails making decisions about things such as
installation locations, working with other applications, or extending Eclipse.
This information helps you with these decisions.