How To
Summary
This is a detailed description on how to install and launch the Knowledge Center Installer (KCCI) with Administrator privileges.
Environment
Windows
Steps
1) Download the Aqua_KC_3x.zip:
https://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/aqua32/direct/kc/Aqua_KC_3.2.zip
2) Extract the file.
3) Add the main repository.config as the IBM Installation Manager repository or
2) Extract the file.
3) Add the main repository.config as the IBM Installation Manager repository or
if not installing all of the included product documentation, add the subsidiary repository.configs under the product folders.
4) Open IBM Installation Manager and select Install.
5) Select the documentation items to install.
4) Open IBM Installation Manager and select Install.
5) Select the documentation items to install.
If individual products were added, you should only see those items.
6) Select Next.
7) Select Next.
8) Port 9090 is the default port for the internal WebSphere Application Server. This port number can be changed.
9) Select Next and Finish.
10) Once IBM Installation Manager is closed. Go to Start Windows and look for the new IBM Knowledge Center entry.
11) Select IBM Knowledge Center.
12) The browser should open and the local Knowledge Center should return the product documentation installed.
Additional Information
If the public IBM Docs is configured in the Windows/Preferences/Help/Remote Assistance Configuration, you can remove or disable the public URL and enable the local KCCI to ensure the version desired is used.
Related Information
Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
19 February 2026
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ibm16464245