Read the topics in this section before you begin to install
or update any of the features of your product. Effective planning
and an understanding of the key aspects of the installation process
can help ensure a successful installation.
Hardware and software requirements
Before you begin the installation, verify that your hardware
and software meet the minimum requirements.
Installation conventions and terminology
Understanding these terms and conventions can help you
take full advantage of the installation information and this product.
Installation Manager overview IBM® Installation Manager is
a program for installing, updating, and modifying packages. It helps
you to manage the IBM applications,
or packages, that it installs on your computer. Installation
Manager also
helps you to keep track of what you have installed, determine what
is available for you to install, and to organize installation directories.
Installation considerations
Part of planning entails making decisions about installation
locations, working with other applications, and other considerations.
Managing Licenses
Licensing for your installed IBM software
and customized packages is administered through the Manage Licenses
wizard in the IBM Installation
Manager.