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Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0.4 Release Information

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Abstract

IBM Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0.4 refresh pack contains new features, enhancements, and fixes to the version 8.0 releases.

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About this release

This refresh pack includes new features, enhancements, and fixes to the earlier version 8.0 releases of Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software.

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New in this release

For information about new features and enhancements in this release, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27019188.

For details on the parts included in this refresh pack that you can download from Passport Advantage, see the parts list at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24027052.

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APARs fixed in this release

For information about APARs fixed in this release, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27019187.

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System requirements
The following sections describe the specific installation requirements for this refresh pack.

For information about the hardware and software requirements for Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0, see the detailed system requirements document at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27019519.


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Additional hardware requirements for updating
There are no additional processor or memory requirements for installing this refresh pack; however, there might be additional disk space requirements depending on whether you are installing the refresh pack at the same time when you install Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0 or if you are installing the refresh pack as an update:
  • If you are installing the refresh pack at the same time when you install Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0, the disk space requirements are essentially the same as for version 8.0.
  • If you are installing the refresh pack as an update, however, you might need up to an additional 3.6 GB of disk space. Your actual disk space requirements depend on the feature that you selected when you installed version 8.0 of the product.

If you choose to download the update as compressed files for local installation, you require approximately 10 GB to store and extract the compressed files.


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Additional software requirements for updating

This section describes the additional software requirements for installing Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0.4.


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Other requirements

Internet access is usually required because, by default, the update is located and installed by Installation Manager directly from the IBM website.


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Installation information

This section describes the specific installation instructions for this refresh pack.

Important: After you install or update the product to the latest version, when you start the product for the first time it might take a longer amount of time than expected for the workbench to start. You must let the workbench start completely if it is the first time that you run it following an installation or update; do not end the start-up process before it completes. For details, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21415648.

For information about deploying Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software in an enterprise environment, see the IBM Installation Manager Enterprise articles at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/topic/com.ibm.im.articles.doc/topics/articles.html.



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Refresh pack installation methods

You can use the following methods to install this refresh pack:
  • If an earlier version of IBM Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0, is already installed on your system, you can install this refresh pack as an update by using the Update Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager. For details, see Installing the refresh pack as an update.
  • If you have not already installed the product:
      • If you install the product in 64-bit mode:
      • You can install the WebSphere Application Server test environment extensions into the installation location. However, the test environment extensions will be 32-bit versions.
      • Some product features might not be available.

      Important: For more information about the benefits, requirements, limitations, and known issues for the product running in 64-bit mode, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27021665.


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Installing the refresh pack as an update

If IBM Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0 is already installed on your system, you can install this update by using the Update Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager. See the following sections for details on installing the refresh pack as an update:





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Restrictions to installing the refresh pack as an update

  • Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, or 8.0.3 must be installed.
  • The product and all other applications that were installed by using IBM Installation Manager cannot be running when you install this refresh pack. Also, ensure that all browsers and other applications opened by Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software are closed.
  • When installing this refresh pack, use the same user account or an ID with similar privileges, that you used to install the product.
  • If you installed the product from CDs or other media, they must be available when you use the update feature.

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(Optional) Changing the repository search preferences

When Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software is installed, the location of its update repository is automatically embedded in Installation Manager. For Installation Manager to search the default update repository, the preference Search the linked repositories during installation and updates on the Repositories preference page must be selected. This preference is selected by default.

To install the refresh pack from a different repository location (for example, if the refresh pack is available on a shared drive or HTTP or HTTPS server), you must add the repository location in Installation Manager.

To add a repository location, complete the following steps:

  1. Start Installation Manager.
  2. On the Start page of Installation Manager, click File > Preferences, and then click Repositories. The Repositories page opens.
  3. On the Repositories page, click Add Repository.
  4. In the Add repository window, enter the Web address of the repository location or browse to it and enter a file path, and then click OK.
  5. Click OK to close the Preference page.


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Steps for installing the refresh pack as an update

To find and install the refresh pack as an update, complete the following steps:

  1. Start IBM Installation Manager.
  2. On the Start page of Installation Manager, click the Update button.
  3. If a new version of Installation Manager is found, you are prompted to confirm that you want to install it before you can continue. Click OK to proceed. Installation Manager automatically installs the new version, stops, restarts, and resumes.
  4. In the Update packages wizard, select the Installed Location for Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software and click Next. Installation Manager searches for updates in the Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software repository on the Web, as well as any repository locations that you entered. A progress indicator shows the search is taking place.
  5. By default, recommended updates are displayed and selected on the Update Package page. Ensure that you select Version 8.0.4 for Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, then click Next.
  6. On the Licenses page, read the license agreements for the update. On the left side of the License page; click each item to display the license agreement text. If you agree to the terms for all of the license agreements, click I accept the terms of the license agreements and click Next.
  7. On the Summary page, review information displayed, then click Update. A progress indicator shows the percentage of the installation completed.
  8. When the update process completes, a message that confirms the success of the process is displayed near the top of the page. Click View log file to open the log file for the current session in a new window. You must close the Installation Log window to continue. To complete the installation process, click Finish.


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(Optional) Downloading the refresh pack for local installations

By default, you do not need to download the compressed files that contain the update; the update is downloaded and installed by IBM Installation Manager directly from the IBM update repository.



If you choose to download the update for local installations, see the download document at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24031004.

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Installing the refresh pack during an initial installation

If you are installing Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0.4 for the first time or if you are installing an additional instance of it, you can install this update at the same time when you install version 8.0 by clicking Check for updates on the Install page of the Installing Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager.



For installation instructions, see the "Installing and upgrading" section in the product information center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/rsahelp/v8/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.xtools.installation.rsaws.doc/topics/t_uninstall_over_product.html.

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Updates to silent installation instructions

Updated information about silent installation is available in the IBM Installation Manager Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.



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Uninstalling the refresh pack

If you updated a previously installed version to version 8.0.4, you can revert to the previous version by using the rollback feature of Installation Manager.

The rollback feature uninstalls the updated resources and reinstalls the resources from the previous version. You can only roll back one version level at a time.

When you roll back to an earlier version of a package, it will be restored with same features that were associated with that version; any features that you added after upgrading to version 8.0.4 will be removed, and any features that you removed will be restored.

During the rollback process, Installation Manager must access files from the earlier version of the package. By default, these files are stored on your system when you install a package. If you changed the default setting or deleted the files by using the Remove Stored Files option on the Roll Back preferences page (File > Preferences > Rollback Files), Installation Manager will require access to your installation repository or media. If you installed the product from a repository, you must have listed in your Preferences (File > Preferences > Repositories) the repository from which you installed the previous version of the product. If you installed the product from CDs or other media, they must be available when you use the rollback feature.

Before you roll back Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0.4, complete the following steps:

  1. Log in with a user account that has the same privileges as the account that was used to install the packages to be uninstalled.
  2. Close Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software and any other applications that you installed by using Installation Manager.
  3. If any applications started by Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software are still open or running, such as a browser or WebSphere Application Server, close them.

To roll back an updated package, complete the following steps:
  1. Start IBM Installation Manager.
  2. On the Start page, click the Roll Back button.
  3. In the Rollback wizard, from the Package Group Name list, select the package group that contains the packages that you want to roll back and click Next.
  4. Select the version of the package that you want to roll back to and click Next.
  5. Read the summary information and click Roll Back.

For additional instructions on uninstalling Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software, see the product information center or see the Installation Manager Information Center.


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Known limitations, problems, and workarounds
Known problems are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base will be updated and maintained with any new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems.

To learn about the new problems or limitations that were found in this update at the time of its release and any workarounds or solutions that are available, see http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=3539&q=RN8.0.4&tc=SS4JCV&rankprofile=8.

To learn about all the documented known problems and limitations in Rational Software Architect for WebSphere Software for WebSphere Software, Version 8.0.4 and any workarounds or solutions that are available, see http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=3539&tc=SS4JCV&atrn=SWVersion&atrv=8.0.4&atrwcs=on&rankprofile=8&dc=DB500&DB600.

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Document Information

Modified date:
17 June 2018

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swg27023163

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