Obtaining software and installation prerequisites Learn how to obtain Sterling Transformation Extender Advanced and complete the prerequisites before installing the software. Obtaining your softwareYou can download the purchased software from Passport Advantage by using your license key.Downloading and starting the IBM Installation ManagerYou can use the IBM Installation Manager to install IBM applications on Windows, UNIX, or Linux environments from a single interface. You can install applications in either Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based mode or text-based mode.Adding repositoriesAfter Installation Manager is installed, you must add a repository that contains the files for the IBM products that you will be installing, such as ITXA common components, Industry packs. You can also create additional repositories after you install ITXA so that you can install any other products that you purchased as part of your Sterling download.Installing the JDK and your application serverYou can use the WebSphere Application Server Liberty 24.0.0.12 that is provided as part of your Sterling Transformation Extender Advanced purchase.Database configuration parametersIf you are planning database installation, you may deploy supported database vendors like DB2, Oracle and MSSQL.Parent topic: Installing, configuring and deploying ITXA 10.0