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Installing and uninstalling SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.x on distributed operating systems

IBM® WebSphere® SDK Java Technology Edition Version 6.0 is installed by default with WebSphere Application Server Version 8.5. Using IBM Installation Manager, you can install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.x.

Before you begin

This article provides information on installing and uninstalling IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.x for the following offerings:
  • Application Client for IBM WebSphere Application Server
  • DMZ Secure Proxy Server for IBM WebSphere Application Server
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Trial
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express®
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Trial
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server for Developers
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server for Developers (ILAN)
[8.5.5.0 or later] If you have one of the following Liberty offerings and you want to add IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.x for Liberty, see Installing and uninstalling SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.0 for Liberty on distributed operating systems.
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Trial
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core Trial
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - Express
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Network Deployment
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Network Deployment Trial
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty for Developers
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty for Developers (ILAN)
Restriction: Installation Manager console mode, which is included in Installation Manager Version 1.4.3 and later, does not work with WebSphere Application Server Version 8.5 offerings on systems other than z/OS®.
[8.5.5.2 or later] New feature New feature:
You can download and install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.1. This version and above versions are only available from the web. You have the following installation options:
  • Download the installation files from the IBM Fix Central website and use a local installation.
  • Access the live repositories and use your IBM Software ID for a web-based installation.
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About this task

[AIX Solaris HP-UX Linux Windows] Note: The IBM Installation Manager is now used to install, maintain, and uninstall IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.x.

Perform one of these procedures to install, update, roll back, or uninstall IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.x using Installation Manager.

Note: For information on installing and removing fix packs for WebSphere Application Server offerings on distributed operating systems using the Installation Manager command line, read the following articles in this information center:

Procedure

Results

Notes on logging and tracing:
  • An easy way to view the logs is to open Installation Manager and go to File > View Log. An individual log file can be opened by selecting it in the table and then clicking the Open log file icon.
  • Logs are located in the logs directory of Installation Manager's application data location. For example:
    • [Windows] Administrative installation:
      C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\IBM\Installation Manager\logs
    • [Windows] Non-administrative installation:
      C:\Documents and Settings\user_name\Application Data\IBM\Installation Manager\logs
    • [AIX][HP-UX][Linux][Solaris] Administrative installation:
      /var/ibm/InstallationManager/logs
    • [AIX][HP-UX][Linux][Solaris] Non-administrative installation:
      user_home/var/ibm/InstallationManager/logs
  • The main log files are time-stamped XML files in the logs directory, and they can be viewed using any standard web browser.
  • The log.properties file in the logs directory specifies the level of logging or tracing that Installation Manager uses.
Notes on troubleshooting:
  • [HP-UX] By default, some HP-UX systems are configured to not use DNS to resolve host names. This could result in Installation Manager not being able to connect to an external repository.

    You can ping the repository, but nslookup does not return anything.

    Work with your system administrator to configure your machine to use DNS, or use the IP address of the repository.

  • For more information on using Installation Manager, read the IBM Installation Manager Version 1.6 Information Center or the IBM Installation Manager Version 1.5 Information Center.
    Read the release notes to learn more about the latest version of Installation Manager. To access the release notes, complete the following task:
    • [Windows] Click Start > Programs > IBM Installation Manager > Release Notes®.
    • [AIX][HP-UX][Linux][Solaris] Go to the documentation subdirectory in the directory where Installation Manager is installed, and open the readme.html file.

What to do next

Tip: Run the managesdk command to switch the SDK used by commands and server profiles.
Note: If you install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.x and then remove it later and there are profiles or commands still using Java 7, you will see errors. You can re-install IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Version 7.x to fix these errors.
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