Downloading and starting the IBM Installation Manager

You 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.

About this task

You can perform the following tasks by using the IBM Installation Manager.

  • Fresh installation of an application
  • Modify an installation
  • Upgrade an application to a later version
If you choose to install multiple applications, and if the installation of one of the applications fails, the installer logs the failure and continues with the installation of the other applications. The installer maintains separate log files for each application. At the end of the installation, you can view the list of applications that have been successfully installed.
Important: You must install and launch Installation Manager as a normal user not as a root user. Before you begin installation, review the documentation for the IBM Installation Manager. The Installation Manager has multiple installation and deployment scenarios, so read the documentation carefully and decide which scenario fits your needs before proceeding. For more information, see IBM Installation Manager documentation.

Procedure

  1. Go to the Installation Manager downloads page.
  2. Locate and download Version 1.8. or higher in the correct package for your operating system.
  3. Extract the contents of the compressed file to a temporary directory.
  4. Browse to the InstallerImage folder and run the installation command file for your operating system:
    • Windows: userinst.exe
    • Linux: /userinst
  5. Follow the prompts in the wizard to install the Installation Manager.