After you have prepared the download directory, you can
run the Composite Platform Installation Tool interactively. When you
start the installation program and provide the necessary values, the
tool runs the installation automatically.
On UNIX® systems, ensure
that the gunzip program is available in /usr/bin before
you run the installation task.
To run the Composite Platform Installation Tool interactively:
- Log on to the server, as appropriate for your operating
system:
Option |
Description |
UNIX |
Log on as root. |
Windows® |
Log on as a member of the local Administrators group. |
- Navigate to the Composite Platform Installation Tool software.
- Run the installation tool that is appropriate for your
operating system:
Option |
Description |
AIX® |
5.0.0-CPIT-AIX.BIN |
Linux® |
5.0.0-CPIT-LINUX.BIN |
Windows |
5.0.0-CPIT-WIN.EXE |
- Accept the license agreement.
- On the Specify Download Directory window,
click Choose to browse to the directory that
contains the downloaded software packages.
- Review the Preinstallation summary, and click Install to
begin the installation. The installation processes can
take approximately two to three hours. You can ignore or close any
component administrative tools that display during the installation.
- If the installation does not complete, check the IBM\cpit\cpit_install_log_5.0.0.txt log
file for details.