Use the installation roadmap as a
guide to the high-level steps required to install and configure the
connector.
The following roadmap is the process for new installations of the
connector. The roadmap is followed by a list of the process steps.
Click any box in the roadmap or any link in the list to go directly
to a detailed description of that step. Shift-click to open a new
browser.
To update your connector software, see Upgrading the Rational Connector software .
Figure 1. Taskflow for a new installation of the Rational Connector for SAP Solution Manager
Do these tasks to install and deploy the connector:
Review the planning information before you begin any installation
tasks:Review the information about the release.
Verify that your system meets the minimum hardware
and software requirements for installing the connector.
Review the topology .
Complete the required preinstallation task: Download the installation files.
Complete the installation task:Use IBM Installation
Manager GUI to install the connector.
Complete the post-installation tasks:Set up a database for the connector.
Set up the application server where you plan to run the connector.
Configure Rational ClearQuest® to work
with the connector.
Integrate the SAP Business Process Change Analyzer to
work with the connector.
Configure SAP Solution Manager to work with the
connector.
Review some migration considerations that might
apply to your connector installation.
Create and link projects to integrate
SAP Solution Manager and Rational ALM.
A tour of Integrating IBM Rational Connector with
SAP Solution Manager v7.1 This video provides a demonstration
of how to integrate IBM Rational Connector with SAP Solution Manager
v7.1.