Before you install Rational® Publishing Engine,
review and complete all of the necessary tasks on the preinstallation
checklist.
The following checklist contains the basic tasks that are involved
in preparing the installation environment.
Tip: 
For
your convenience, you can print out this checklist to ensure that
you complete all of the necessary tasks. Check off each row as you
complete the task.
After you have completed all of the required preinstallation tasks,
you can begin the installation tasks. Refer to the Installation checklist for
details.