When you start the installation of Rational® Functional Tester from
the launchpad program, the location of the repository that contains
the product package you are installing is automatically defined in IBM® Installation
Manager when it starts. However, if you start Installation Manager
directly (for example, installing Rational Functional Tester from
a repository located on a Web server) then you must specify the repository
preference (the URL for the directory that contains the product package)
in Installation Manager before you can install the product package.
Before you begin
Specify these repository locations on the Repositories
page of the Preferences window. By default, Installation Manager uses
an embedded URL in each Rational software development
product to connect to a repository server through the Internet and
search for installable packages and new features. Your organization
may require you to redirect the repository to use intranet sites.
Note: Before starting the installation process, be sure
to obtain the installation package repository URL from your administrator.
About this task
To add, edit, or remove a repository location in Installation
Manager:
- Start Installation Manager.
- On the Start page of Installation Manager, click , and then click Repositories. The Repositories page opens, showing any available repositories,
their locations, and whether they are accessible.
- On the Repositories page, click Add
Repository.
- In the Add repository window, type
the URL of the repository location or browse to it and set a file
path.
- Click OK. If you provided an HTTPS
or restricted FTP repository location, then you will be prompted to
enter a user ID and password. The new or changed
repository location is listed. If the repository is not accessible,
a red x is displayed in the Accessible column.
- Click OK to exit.
What to do next
Note: For Installation Manager to search the default repository
locations for the installed packages, ensure the preference Search
service repositories during installation and updates on
the Repositories preference page is selected. This preference is selected
by default.