Install IBM® Installation Manager, which you must use to install WebSphere® Application Server
Version 9.0.
About this task
IBM Installation Manager Version 1.8.5
or later is required to install the product.
Note: This task applies to the Installation Manager GUI, which is not available
for IBM i. For information about installing Installation Manager on IBM i, see
Installing Installation Manager on IBM i in the Installation
Manager documentation.
Procedure
- Download Installation Manager.
You can download the most current version of Installation Manager from the IBM Installation Manager download
website.
The Installation Manager installation files are also available on the Passport Advantage® site and the product media.
- Change to the location containing the Installation Manager installation files, and run one of
the following commands.
- Administrative installation:
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- Non-administrative installation:
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- Group-mode installation:
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./groupinst
The installer opens an Install Packages window.
- Make sure that the Installation Manager package is selected, and click
Next.
- Accept the terms in the license agreements, and click Next.
The program creates the directory for your installation.
- Click Next.
- Review the summary information, and click Install.
- If the installation is successful, the program displays a message indicating that installation
is successful.
- If the installation is not successful, click View Log File to
troubleshoot the problem.
What to do next
Access the files for
WebSphere Application Server and any other
associated software that you want to install. For more information, see
Configuring the product repositories in Installation Manager.