Installing and upgrading Rational Software Architect RealTime
Edition
This section contains instructions for installing, updating,
and uninstalling IBM® Rational® Software
Architect RealTime Edition.
Installation terminology
Understanding these terms and conventions can help you take full
advantage of the installation information and your product.
Installation default values and conventions
The installation documentation uses conventions such as Shared
resources directory that infer specific directory locations. This
topic describes the conventions in use for Rational Software Architect
RealTime Edition and
the associated default value.
What's new for installers
If you are familiar with the previous version of this product,
you will note some differences in the installation of this version.
Planning the installation
Read all the topics in this section before you begin to install
or update any of the product features. Effective planning and an understanding
of the key aspects of the installation process can help ensure a successful
installation.
Pre-installation tasks
Before you install, you might need to prepare or configure your
computer.
Installing software
This section provides the instructions for installing IBM Installation
Manager and the product as well as installation verification.
Post-installation tasks
After you have installed your product package, complete the post-installation
tasks or configure your product package as required.
Modifying installed product packages
The Modify Packages wizard in the IBM Installation Manager enables you to
change the feature and language selections of an installed product package.
Updating installed product packages
Package updates provide fixes and updates to installed
product packages. You can use the Update Packages wizard
in IBM Installation Manager to install updates for
product packages that were installed by using IBM Installation
Manager.
Reverting updates to previous versions
You can remove an update to a product package to revert to a previous
version by using the Roll Back Packages wizard of IBM Installation Manager.
Uninstalling software
You can use the Uninstall option in IBM Installation
Manager to uninstall software that were installed by using Installation Manager
from your computer.
Installing silently
You can install a product package silently by using either
Installation Manager in silent installation mode or by using IBM Installation
Manager installer. When you run Installation Manager in silent mode,
the user interface is not available; instead, a response file inputs
the commands that are required to install the product package.