Launch the Installation Factory console from a command
line. The Installation Factory console provides GUIs to create installation
packages.
Before you begin
You must have installed the Installation Factory on the system
before commencing this task. If you intend to create a CIP with the
Installation Factory GUI, you should have a copy of the installation
image for the target operating system either on the local workstation
or in location that can be accessed from the workstation you are working
on.
About this task
The Installation Factory console provides you with all the
tools you need to create a build definition file and a customized
installation package (CIP) for your system. Gather all the components
that you intend to include in the installation package before launching
the console. Optional assets include:
- Maintenance packages.
- Scripts or Java™ classes.
- Additional user files.
- Enterprise archive (EAR) files.
Procedure
- Launch the Installation Factory graphical user interface.
From the Installation Factory directory, invoke the ifgui command:



bin/ifgui.sh
bin\ifgui.bat
- On the launch panel of the Installation Factory console,
choose between creating a new customized installation package, creating
a new integrated installation package and opening an existing build
definition. You can also launch the Installation Factory help system. Details of the options on the Installation Factory console are
found in subsequent topics.