This topic applies to WebSphere Application Server Liberty V8.5.5.9 and earlier. For the latest Liberty topics, see the WebSphere Application Server Liberty documentation.

Installing IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty using the GUI

You can install IBM® WebSphere® SDK Java™ Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty using the Installation Manager GUI.

Before you begin

  1. Prepare your system as described in Installing Installation Manager and preparing to install Liberty.
  2. Install one the following offerings:
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Trial
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core Trial
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - Express®
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Network Deployment
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Network Deployment Trial
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty for Developers
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty for Developers (ILAN)
[8.5.5.2 or later]You can download and install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.1. This version is only available from the web. You have the following installation options:
  • Download the installation files from the IBM Fix Central website and use a local installation.
  • Access the live repositories and use your IBM Software ID for a web-based installation.

Procedure

  1. Start Installation Manager.
    For AIX platformsFor HP UNIX platformsFor LINUX platformsFor Solaris platformsTip: You can start Installation Manager in group mode with the ./IBMIM command.
    • Group mode allows users to share packages in a common location and manage them with the same instance of Installation Manager.
    • For more information on using group mode, read the Group mode road maps in the IBM Installation Manager Information Center.
  2. Click Install.
    Note: If you are prompted to authenticate, use the IBM ID and password that you registered with on the program website.

    Installation Manager searches its defined repositories for available packages.

  3. Perform the appropriate actions.
    1. Select IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty and the appropriate version.

      If you already have IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty installed on a WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core installation on your system, a message displays indicating that IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty is already installed. To install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty on an installation where it is not yet installed, click Continue.

    2. Select the fixes to install.

      Any recommended fixes are selected by default.

      If there are recommended fixes, you can select the option to show only recommended fixes and hide non-recommended fixes.

    3. Click Next.
      Note: If you do not have and have not selected a Version 8.5 installation of one the following offerings on which to install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty, an error dialog displays.
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Trial
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core Trial
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - Express
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Network Deployment
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Network Deployment Trial
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty for Developers
      • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty for Developers (ILAN)
      Click OK, select an appropriate offering on which to install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty, and click Next.
  4. Select the appropriate installation on which to install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 or 7.1 for Liberty, and click Next.
    Note: The bit architecture that will be installed, 32 bit or 64 bit, will match the bit selection made during the installation of the Liberty offering. For GUI installations of Liberty offerings, this selection is made on the Location panel. For command-line and response-file installations of Liberty offerings, the default can be overridden using the cic.selector.arch property.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Review the summary information, and click Install.
    • If the installation is successful, the program displays a message indicating that installation is successful.
      Note: The program might also display important post-installation instructions as well.
    • If the installation is not successful, click View Log File to troubleshoot the problem.
  7. Click Finish.
  8. Click File > Exit to close Installation Manager.

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