Use the centralized installation manager (CIM) to shorten the number of steps that are required to create and manage environments that contain WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.x, 7.x, and 8.x.
The process for managing Version 7.x and previous versions is different from the process for managing Version 8.x. The following topic explains the different CIM usage scenarios.
The Version 8.5 Centralized Installation Manager (CIM) can be used to manage Version 8.5 and previous versions of WebSphere Application Server. You can use CIM to install or uninstall Version 8.5 and previous versions of WebSphere Application Server on remote machines and apply maintenance from the administrative console. In Version 8.0 and later, targets can be added outside of the cell. The process for managing Version 7.x and previous versions is different from the process for managing Version 8.x, and each process is documented separately in the information center.
*(Not supported on z/OS targets.)
Function | CIM Version 6.1.x and 7.x | CIM Version 8.x |
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Scope | Install, update, uninstall Version 7.x. Update
Version 6.1.x* *(Not supported on z/OS targets.) |
Install, update, uninstall Version 8.x and all Installation Manager installable products: WebSphere Application Server, IHS Plugin, and DMZ. Targets can now be added outside of the cell. |
Installation software used | ISMP and Update Installer | Installation Manager |
Repository | Maintains a private repository on the Deployment Manager | Maintains an installation kit directory. Uses Installation Manager repository |
Administrative console | Accessible from the Deployment Manager | Accessible from the Job Manager. Job Manager is also available on the Deployment Manager |
Command line | CIM AdminTask commands | Use the Job Manager's submitJob command |