Installation introduction
This section contains instructions for installing, updating,
and uninstalling your product package.
Planning the installation
Read all of the following topics 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.
Pre-installation tasks
Before you install, you might need to prepare or configure your
computer.
Installing software
To install your product package, follow the
procedures and information in these topics.
Post-installation tasks
After you have installed your product package, complete the post-installation
tasks or configure your product package as required.
Modifying installed product packages
The Modify Packages wizard in the IBM® Installation Manager enables you to change
the feature and language selections of an installed product package.
You can also use the Modify Packages wizard to install new features
that might be included in a package update, such as a refresh pack.
Updating installed product packages
Package updates provide fixes and updates to installed
product packages. You can use the Update Packages wizard
in IBM Installation Manager
to install updates for product packages that were installed by using IBM Installation Manager.
Reverting updates to previous versions
You can remove an update, such as a fix pack, to a product
package to revert to a previous version by using the Roll Back Packages
wizard of IBM Installation Manager.
Uninstalling software
You can use the Uninstall option
in IBM Installation Manager
to uninstall software that were installed by using Installation Manager
from your computer.