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.
Installation Manager overview IBM Installation Manager is a program for installing, updating, and modifying packages.
It helps you manage the IBM® applications,
or packages, that it installs on your computer. Installation Manager does more than install packages: It helps you keep track of what you
have installed, determine what is available for you to install, and
organize installation directories.
Installation requirements
Installation requires the correct hardware, operating system,
software, and other factors.
Installation considerations
Part of planning entails making decisions about things
such as installation locations, working with other installed products,
or configuring the help system. This information helps you with these
decisions.