Beginning with the 2.6 release, Adapter Framework software is installed separately from ICS. This makes possible a more flexible enhancement path for both the adapter framework and ICS. It also isolates the adapter framework from releases prompted solely by broker enhancements, and vice versa. For more information on the 2.6 framework, or to install it, see Installing WebSphere Business Integration Adapters, V. 2.6.
This fix pack updates the 2.6 framework with a variety of enhancements, fixes, and file supplements. It is described in detail in the Installing Adapter Framework Fix Pack 2.6.0.3 Technote.
The WebSphere Business Integration Adapters Installer described in this guide does not apply the 2.6.0.3 upgrade to the 2.6 framework. To take full advantage of all of the features of the adapter you are installing, it is highly recommended that you apply the 2.6.0.3 framework fix pack. To obtain this fix pack, go to the fix pack download site.