Using the Installation Manager to install fixes

Periodically fix packs are released to integrate product code fixes. Between fix pack releases, interim fixes may be recommended or required to ensure product reliability and stability. The Recommended fixes page provides links to fix pack and interim fix downloads, information about what is recommended and what is required, and links to recommended related product fixes. To find the most current service update information, see the Recommended fixes link.

About this task

Complete the following steps to install fixes:
CAUTION:
The information in these files are basic instructions. Before making any changes to your system, review all readme files that are included with your fixes for complete instructions.
Note: A fix is considered an interim fix, a cumulative fix, or a fix pack.
Attention: During the installation, several temporary IBM® WebSphere® Application Server fixes are installed. When you install your first fix, a warning displays to uninstall the temporary fixes. Uninstall the temporary fixes and then install your fixes.

Procedure

  1. Launch the IBM Installation Manager.
  2. Add the repository containing the fix prototype.
    Tip: The fix repository should go after the product repository that it supports. For example, if there is an IBM WebSphere Portal interim fix, the repositories must be in the following order:
    • WebSphere Application Server product repository
    • WebSphere Portal product repository
    • WebSphere Portal fix repository
  3. Test the repository connection and provide authentication credentials, if necessary, to access the directory where the repositories are stored.
  4. Click Update to install the fix.
  5. Select or enter the fix prototype level.
  6. After accepting the license agreement and reviewing the summary information, run the process to install the interim fix.