Installing from DVDs: task overview

In this installation scenario, you have the DVDs that contain the installation files, and, typically, you install the product on your own computer.

Procedure

To install the product from DVDs:

  1. Insert the first product installation DVD into your DVD drive.

    For Linux: Mount the DVD drive.

  2. Start the installation of the product from the launchpad. For details, see Starting an installation from the launchpad program.

    If IBM Installation Manager is detected on your workstation, it starts automatically. Otherwise, Installation Manager is installed for you and opens when the installation is complete.

  3. Click Install and follow the instructions in the Installation wizard to complete the installation.

    For details, see Installing the product package using the Installation Manager GUI.

  4. For Linux: Increase the number of file handles on your computer.

    For details, see Increasing the number of file handles on Linux workstations.


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