Installing Transaction Tracking

Transaction Tracking can be installed on UNIX, Windows, and z/OS® systems.

Ensure that you read the installation considerations and prerequisites before attempting to install Transaction Tracking.

See IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Transactions Installation and Configuration Guide for z/OS for information about installing on z/OS.

Planning to install Transaction Tracking
Before you install Transaction Tracking, consider installation requirements and prerequisites.
Downloading Transaction Tracking software
Install Transaction Tracking from the product CD or download it from the IBM® Passport Advantage® website.
Installing Transaction Tracking on Windows systems
To install Transaction Tracking, you install the Transaction Reporter, Aggregation agents, and support files for the IBM Tivoli Monitoring components separately.
Installing on UNIX systems
To install Transaction Tracking, you install the Transaction Reporters, Aggregation agents, and support files for the IBM Tivoli Monitoring components separately and then configure the components.
Upgrading from Response Time Tracking 6.1
You can upgrade to Transaction Tracking from Response Time Tracking 6.1 by using the RTT migration tool.
Upgrading your Transaction Tracking installation
Upgrade Transaction Tracking components to the latest release using an installer. The installer updates the Transaction Reporter, Transaction Collectors, and their IBM Tivoli Monitoring support files. Run the installer on each computer that has Transaction Tracking components installed.
Verifying the Transaction Tracking installation
After you have installed Transaction Tracking you can verify that the installation is correct by logging into Tivoli Enterprise Portal and using the product.
Troubleshooting the Transaction Tracking installation and configuration
If you are experiencing difficulties after installing Transaction Tracking, review this section first to help you resolve any problems.
Uninstalling Transaction Tracking
Uninstalling Transaction Tracking is a two-step process if it is installed on the same computer that is host to Tivoli Enterprise Monitoring Server, Tivoli Enterprise Portal Server and Tivoli Enterprise Portal.
Reinstalling Transaction Tracking
Before reinstalling Transaction Tracking, check that the computer on which you are installing Transaction Tracking does not have any residual files.

Parent topic: Installation and Configuration Guide

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