The product package that you install using IBM® Installation Manager comes with a version
of Eclipse, which is the base platform of this product package. If you already
have Eclipse installed on your workstation, you can add your product package
directly to that Eclipse installation and extend the functions of the Eclipse
integrated development environment (IDE).
Extending an Eclipse IDE
adds the functions of the newly installed product, but maintains your IDE
preferences and settings. Previously installed plug-ins are also still available.
In most cases, your current Eclipse IDE must be the same version as the
Eclipse that the product you are installing uses. Installation Manager checks
that the Eclipse instance that you specify meets the requirements for the
installation package and helps you install the latest updates from eclipse.org,
if necessary.
Important: When installing products on the Windows® Vista
operating system, do not install Eclipse in the Program Files directory (C:\Program
Files\). Otherwise, users without Administrator privileges will be unable
to use the product.