Getting started with the centralized installation manager (CIM)

Prepare the centralized installation manager (CIM) for use in your application server environment.

Before you begin

You must first install the CIM repository on the deployment manager, and add one or more product components to the repository. Complete this task during the installation process of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Version 7.0. For more information, read the "Installing network Deployment" topic.
Restriction: Only Network Deployment packages and Network Deployment customized installation packages are supported in a CIM repository

Alternatively, you can use the IBM® WebSphere® Installation Factory to add one or more product components to the repository. The Installation Factory is included with WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Version 7.0. For more details about the Installation Factory, read the "IBM Installation Factory for WebSphere Application Server" topic.

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Use the CIM to download and install packages to targets in a cell or review the CIM usage scenarios.




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