Planning to install Rational Programming Patterns

Read this section before attempting to install any of the product features. Many problems can be avoided by planning and understanding the key aspects of the installation process before actually starting the installation.

IBM Installation Manager
IBM® Installation Manager is a program that helps you install the Rational Programming Patterns product package on your workstation. It also helps you update, modify, and uninstall any package that you install. A package can be a product, a group of components, or a single component that is designed for Installation Manager to install.
Upgrade and coexistence considerations
Before installing Rational Programming Patterns, you must install other products in the same package group. You must then be aware of the compatibility between the various products to obtain a consistent installation.
Installation methods for Rational Programming Patterns
Several installation methods are available.
Installing silently
If you install from an electronic image or a repository, you can run Installation Manager in silent mode.

Parent topic: Installing

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