Pre-installation tasks
Before you install, you might need to prepare or configure your
computer.
- Pre-installation checklist
Review the following information and ensure the pre-installation steps are completed as required. - Increasing the number of file handles on Linux computers
For best product performance, increase the number of file handles above the default of 1024 handles. - Mounting a drive
With some operating systems, such as Linux, you must mount the appropriate drive before you can access data on the product disc. - Creating an installable image from installation files downloaded from Passport Advantage
If you download the installation files from IBM Passport Advantage®, you must correctly extract the contents of the compressed files before you can install the software. - Specifying the repository
A repository is a location for storing installation or update package data. By default, IBM Installation Manager uses an embedded web address in each product package to connect to a repository server through the Internet and search for available installation packages and new features. You can set these repository locations on the Repositories page in the Preferences window. Your organization might require you to redirect the repository to use intranet sites.
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