Installation overview

The installation of IBM® Maximo for Life Sciences 7.6.1 involves installing the product and configuring the software.

Before you begin

Ensure that IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1 is installed on the server where you are installing Maximo for Life Sciences 7.6.1.

For more information, see the installation topics in the Opens the link in a new window or tab Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1 IBM Knowledge Center.

For information about upgrading to IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1, see the Opens the link in a new window or tab Maximo Upgrade Resources page.

Procedure

  1. Back up the middleware servers and the administrative server.
  2. Prepare the application server:
    Application server Task
    WebSphere® Application Server Ensure that the application server is started. The installation program connects to the application server by using the login information that you specify.
    WebLogic Server Ensure that the application server (MAXIMOSERVER) is stopped. If the application server is running, stop the server and wait a few minutes before you start the installation program. If the application server is not stopped, the installation process stops.
  3. Install Maximo for Life Sciences.
  4. Update the database and build and deploy the Maximo EAR files by using the configuration program.
  5. If you use Oracle WebLogic Server, or if you deferred the configuration step, manually update the Maximo database and build and deploy the Maximo enterprise archive (EAR) files.