[AIX HP-UX Linux Solaris Windows]

Upgrading the Update Installer

While applying maintenance, the system checks the current release of the Update Installer. If it is below the required release, the Update Installer for WebSphere Software will need to be upgraded.

Before you begin

If the system prevented you from applying maintenance because the Update Installer software did not meet the required release level, you will need to upgrade your Update Installer installation.

For precautions, back up your current Update Installer installation.

Refer to the readme file located with the upgrade software for similar information.

About this task

[AIX HP-UX Linux Solaris Windows] The Update Installer can be upgraded either using the silent mode or using the graphical user interface.

[iSeries] The Update Installer can be upgraded from the Qshell command line or remotely from a Windows workstation.

The following procedure describes how to upgrade the Update Installer using the graphical user interface.

Procedure

  1. Link to the current download site for the official IBM site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg24012718.
  2. Ensure that no processes are accessing the Update Installer directory that is to be updated.
  3. [iSeries] Verify that the host server jobs are started on your iSeries server.
    The host server jobs allow the installation code to run on iSeries. Enter this command on a CL command line:
    STRHOSTSVR SERVER(*ALL)
  4. Download the installation wizard for Update Installer from the Web site referred to above.

    This is a zip file.

  5. Unzip the file to a temporary local directory or Windows workstation.

    This process creates two directories that are directly under the temporary directory: the JDK directory and the UpdateInstaller directory.

  6. Change the current working directory to the temporary UpdateInstaller directory.
  7. Launch the installation.
    Use the following command:
    • [Windows] install.exe
    • [HP-UX] [Linux] [Solaris] install.sh
    • [AIX] [iSeries] install
  8. [iSeries] Optional: If you are using Windows to remote install to i5/OS, enter the name of the iSeries server where you are installing WebSphere Application Server for i5/OS as well as your corresponding i5/OS login information and then click OK.
  9. If the installer detects that a lower level of Update Installer is installed in the system, a panel appears asking if you want to update it or install to a newer location. To avoid confusion, you should upgrade the current version instead of having multiple versions installed.
  10. A final panel displays the Summary panel. This panel reports information about the completed upgrade action taken. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

Results

The Update Installer is now upgraded.

You can view the installation logs in the updi_root/logs/install directory

What to do next

Launch the Update Installer and apply the necessary maintenance.



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