Setting repository preferences in wizard mode

You can add, edit, or remove repositories and modify the repository order in the repository table using wizard mode.

About this task

You can clear credentials for a repository or test a connection to a repository. You might find both a diskTag.inf file and a repository.config file in the IBM® product installation files. Use the diskTag.inf file when you select a repository location.

Procedure

To add, edit, or remove a repository location:

  1. Start Installation Manager in wizard mode by using IBMIM. For more information, see Getting started with Installation Manager.
  2. Click File > Preferences > Repositories.
    The Repositories page opens and shows available repositories, repository locations, and the connection status for the repositories.
  3. Click Add Repository.
  4. Enter the repository location or click Browse. When you browse, go to the repository location and select the diskTag.inf file, the repository.config file, the .zip file, or the .jar file as appropriate for your environment.
  5. Click OK.

    If you provided an HTTPS or restricted FTP repository location, you are prompted to enter a user ID and password.

    The new repository location is added to the list. If the repository is not connected, a red box shows in the Connection column.
  6. Optional: Select Search service repositories during installation and updates. Installation Manager searches the service repositories at IBM.com for updates to installed packages.
  7. Click OK to close the Preference page.