Preparing to deploy
To prepare for deployment, complete several tasks, such as configuring the database for
IBM® Maximo® Manage and
determining the compatibility of the industry solutions and add-ons that you want to deploy . If
you are deploying in multiple languages, review the support languages that are available.
System requirements
To deploy in Maximo Application Suite , your environment must meet the hardware and software requirements for Maximo Manage and Maximo Application Suite .
Configuring an internal image repository
Create a repository for storing images that are created by the operator during Maximo Manage deployment.
Setting up your database
Before you can deploy IBM Maximo Manage , you must configure your database and determine how your database is encrypted.
Deployment of industry solutions and add-ons
When you deploy Maximo Manage , you can also include industry solutions and add-ons for deployment.
Language support
Maximo Manage is available in a number of languages. You can specify languages when you activate the application.
Server bundle overview
The application can be deployed in one or more workloads, which are called server bundles. A server bundle isolates the workload processes so that they can be independently managed.
Provisioning storage
Maximo Manage supports both ephemeral storage and persistent storage.
Backing up and restoring Maximo Manage
To avoid disruptions to service and unplanned downtime, create regular Maximo Manage backups that you can restore as needed.
Adding images to an external registry
To add build images for Maximo Manage to an external registry, configure the custom resource for the Maximo Manage workspace.
Configuring JMS servers for Maximo Manage
To add a JMS server bundle, specify standalonejms for the server bundle type when Maximo Manage is deployed.
Deployment planning worksheet
Use the planning worksheet to record the information that you need during the configuration and deployment of Maximo Manage . Information that can be recorded includes database parameters, server bundle files, and customization archive location.