Installing Rational Asset Analyzer

This section contains the installation instructions for IBM® Rational® Asset Analyzer.

This guide contains information concerning the procedures associated with the installation and configuration of Rational Asset Analyzer. Included are sample installation verification procedures to ensure that the database loads correctly and instructions on how to set up the sample applications.

For PDF version, go to Rational Asset Analyzer 6.1 Installation Guide.

Installation introduction
This installation information provides instructions to install, update and uninstall Rational Asset Analyzer.
Planning the installation
Before you install or update the product, plan the installation. When you effectively plan and understand the key aspects of the installation process, you can ensure a successful installation.
Performing silent installations
Read the silent installation documentation on the IBM Installation Manager Knowledge Center for information on installing the product silently on one or more machines.
Preinstallation tasks
To prepare for and simplify the installation process, back up files, prepare databases and servers where required, and configure workstations.
Installing Rational Asset Analyzer
To install Rational Asset Analyzer, follow the procedures in this section. Before you start the installation process, be sure to complete the planning and preinstallation tasks first.
Post-installation tasks
After you have installed your product, complete the installation verification tasks listed in the checklist.
Manage licenses
Licenses for Rational Asset Analyzer are managed using IBM Rational Common Licensing. IBM Rational Common Licensing uses a license manager to monitor license access and usage. The license manager runs on a license server.
Modifying software
With the Modify Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager, you can change the language and feature selections of an installed product package. You can also use the Modify Packages wizard to install new features that might be included in a package update, such as a refresh pack.
Updating software
You can search for product updates and install the updates for your IBM product.
Uninstalling software
Use the IBM Installation Manager to uninstall your product. If no other products are installed, you can uninstall Installation Manager also.
Known problems
Many problems can be attributed to an incorrect or incomplete installation or configuration of prerequisite products. Before installing and using your product, review the known problems.
Planning, installing, and configuring z/OS scanning
Planning, installing, and configuring z/OS® scanning.
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