Managing your WebSphere Portal environment

After you install IBM® WebSphere® Portal, you can use the IBM Installation Manager function to manage your environment. The Installation Manager function consists of updating and modifying the environment. You can also uninstall or roll back the modifications you made to your environment.

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Choose the appropriate topic to manage your WebSphere Portal environment:
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The information in these files is basic instructions. Before you make any changes to your system, review all readme files that are included with your fixes for complete instructions. Also, review the Backup and Restore topic for instructions on backup and recovery of data files and databases.
  • Using the Installation Manager to install fixes
    Periodically fix packs are released to integrate product code fixes. Between fix pack releases, interim fixes might 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.
  • Using the Installation Manager to modify your environment
    You can use the Installation Manager function to add or remove the IBM WebSphere Portal profile. You can also use the Configuration Wizard to create and add, or remove a profile from your environment. See Create a WebSphere Portal profile and Remove a WebSphere Portal profile for information about using the Configuration Wizard to modify your environment.
  • Using the Installation Manager to uninstall interim fixes
    After upgrading to an interim fix, you can use the IBM Installation Manager function to uninstall it.
  • Using the Installation Manager to roll back fixes
    After you upgrade to a fix pack or a cumulative fix, you can use the IBM Installation Manager function to roll back to the original installation.
  • Online product repositories for IBM WebSphere Portal Server offerings
    You can use IBM Installation Manager to access online product repositories to install and maintain WebSphere Portal Server offerings.
Parent topic: WebSphere Portal
Related concepts:
Backup and restore