In this scenario, the product packages are retrieved by IBM® Installation Manager from
an HTTP or HTTPS Web server.
These steps assume the repository containing the package for Rational® Functional Tester has
been created on the HTTP or HTTPS Web server.
To install the Rational Functional Tester package
from a repository on an HTTP or HTTPS server:
- Complete the preinstallation steps listed in Preinstallation tasks.
- Install IBM Installation Manager.
Refer to Working with IBM Installation Manager. In this scenario, for example, the Installation Manager installation
files are available from a shared drive.
- Start Installation Manager.
Refer to Starting Installation Manager on Windows for
details.
- Set the URL of the repository containing the package of Rational Functional Tester as
a repository preference in Installation Manager. See Setting repository preferences in Installation Manager.
- Start the Install Packages wizard in Installation Manager and follow
the on-screen instructions in the Install Packages wizard to complete the
installation. For complete details, see Installing Rational Functional Tester by using the Installation Manager GUI.
- Configure your license. By default, a trial license for Rational Functional Tester is
included. You must set the license to ensure you have continued access to
work with the product. Refer to Managing licenses for
details.
- For Linux®: Increase the number of file handles on your
workstation. For details, see Increasing the number of file handles on Linux workstations.