Upgrading the software

When a new version of software becomes available, you can perform an upgrade. Use IBM® Installation Manager to update the software installation.

Before you begin

Note: Due to changes in Eclipse 4.4, you cannot use the Update feature in IBM Installation Manager to update several components to v8.7.1 or newer. You must first uninstall the previous version and then perform a fresh installation. These components include IBM Rational® Test Workbench Web UI Tester, IBM Rational Performance Tester, IBM Rational Service Tester for SOA Quality, and IBM Rational Functional Tester. For IBM Rational Integration Tester, Update is supported when updating from v8.7 or v8.7 fix packs to v8.7.1. Update is not supported from older versions.
  • Read the release notes to learn about any conditions for the upgrade. Generally, it is possible to upgrade without uninstalling the existing version but some releases might have some restrictions.
  • Read the upgrade considerations for your product to know about any upgrade prerequisites or conditions, and for any data preservation or migration requirements.
  • Have your IBM ID and password ready to access the upgrade package. This ID is linked to your IBM Passport Advantage account and is the same one that you use to install the software.

About this task

You can update your software in two ways:
  • Online mode: This method requires an internet connection. Installation Manager connects to the IBM update repositories that are preconfigured when the product is installed, and downloads and installs the update package.
  • Offline mode: While connected to the internet, download the package from the IBM update repository and extract the files to a temporary location. Then in offline mode, run Installation Manager and update the installation.

Procedure

  1. Start Installation Manager.
  2. To install the update in offline mode, follow these steps, else go to step 3.
    1. Download the update package from the IBM repository. For information about the repository location, see the Download document for the release. The download document is available on the IBM Support website.
    2. Extract the package to a temporary location on your computer.
    3. In Installation Manager, click File > Preferences.
    4. Click Add Repository and add the path to the repository.config or the disktag.inf file in the package that you extracted.
    5. Click OK.
  3. On the Installation Manager main page, click Update.
  4. Select the package to update. Click Next.
  5. Review and accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next. Installation Manager searches the online and local repositories to verify the upgrade package.
  6. Enter your IBM ID and password when prompted. Click OK.
  7. Review the update package. To start the update, click Update.
  8. After the update finishes, click Finish.
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