Planning to install
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 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 requirements
This section details hardware, software, and user privilege requirements
that must be met in order to successfully install and run your software.