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.
Before you begin
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.
About this task
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.
Avoid trouble: The
process for managing the centralized installation manager (CIM) for
WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.x and 7.x is different from
the process for managing Version 8.x, and each process is documented
separately in the information center. For Version 8.x, CIM uses the
Installation Manager to install the product on remote machines. For
Version 6.1.x and 7.x, CIM uses the ISMP and Update Installer.
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Table 1. Differences between CIM for
Version 8.x and CIM for Version 6.1.x and 7.xFunction |
CIM Version 6.1.x and 7.x |
CIM Version 8.x |
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 |
Procedure
- For Version 8.x, CIM functions are accessed through the
job manager or deployment manager. Using the job manager or deployment
manager, you can perform the following functions:
- Install, update, and uninstall IBM® Installation Manager on remote
machines*
- Install, update, and uninstall WebSphere Application Server Version
8.x offerings on remote machines
- Collect, distribute, and delete files on remote hosts
- Run scripts on remote hosts
- Manage profiles on remote hosts for WebSphere Application Server*
*(Not supported on z/OS targets.)
Version 8.0 and later,
CIM offers the following improvements over previous versions:
- Support for z/OS operating system targets
- Removal of cell boundary limitations. Targets can now be added
outside of the cell.
- Job scheduling
- For Version 6.1.x and 7.0, CIM functions are accessed using
the deployment manager. CIM functions with Version 6.1.x and 7.0 are
not supported for z/OS operating system targets. Using the deployment
manager, you can perform the following functions:
- Install, update, and uninstall WebSphere Application Server Network
Deployment Version 7.x on remote machines
- Install and uninstall WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.x
and 7.x refresh packs, fix packs, and interim fixes on remote machines