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Abstract
This document describes how to download and install fix pack 8.2.0.1 for IBM Rational Performance Tester, Version 8.2 on Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
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This fix pack addresses a defect present in Rational Performance Tester, Version 8.2 where a test can run indefinitely under certain conditions if the test requires a large number of SSL connections. Known problems Known problems are documented in the form of individual technotes in the Support knowledge base at http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/tester/performance/support/. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. The following links open customized queries of the live Support knowledge base:
Additional resources IBM Rational Performance Tester Roadmap] |
Prerequisites
Before you can install this fix pack, you must update Installation Manager to version 1.4.1 or later. Whenever you use Installation Manager to update an installed package, it automatically updates itself if necessary.
Installation Instructions
[ IBM Rational Performance Tester, Version 8.2 must already be installed.
<b>Automatic Update</b>
Install the Rational Performance Tester 8.2.0.1 update using the <b>Update</b> wizard in IBM Installation Manager.
<ol><li>Start the IBM Installation Manager.</li>
<li>Click <b>Update</b>.</li></ol>
<b>Manual Update</b>
You can also download the update and install it locally.
<ol><li>Download the Rational Performance Tester 8.2.0.1 update .zip files. See the following <b>Download package</b> table for the URL.</li>
<li>Extract the files to a temporary directory with a directory structure resembling this example:
<ul><li>rpt_update\disk1</li>
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The base directory must be named disk1.</li>
<li>Start IBM Installation Manager.</li>
<li>Click <b>File > Preferences</b>.</li>
<li>Click <b>Add Repository</b>.</li>
<li>Specify the directory where disk1 is located, according to the following example:
...\rpt_update\disk1\diskTag.inf</li>
<li>Click <b>OK</b>.</li>
<li>Click <b>Apply</b>.</li>
<li>Click <b>OK</b> to close the Preferences window.</li>
<li>From the main Installation Manager window, click <b>Update</b>.</li></ol>]
Technical Support
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/tester/performance/support/index.h… Support Portal</a> for technical support.<BR><br>
The Passport Advantage Online Help <b><a
href="http://www.ibm.com/software/sw-lotus/services/cwepassport.nsf/wdocs/pao… Videos</a></b> guide Passport Advantage customers through the download and CD ordering processes.
If you are unable to download the 8.2 release, contact the <b><a
href="https://www.ibm.com/software/howtobuy/passportadvantage/paocustomer/doc… Advantage help desk</a></b>.
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<b>Rational software support</b>
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Links to specific product support pages plus general topics such as downloads and product documentation are available from the <A href="http://www.ibm.com/rational/support/">IBM Rational software support main page</A>.
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<b>Forums</b>
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Discuss your version 8.2.0.1 experience with the IBM professional community by searching an "Overall product forum."
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<TD><A href="http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/forums/dw_forum.jsp?forum=326&cat=24"… Testing</A></TD>
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Modified date:
07 May 2019
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