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IBM Installation Manager - Process Steps

Execute Response File

Run a response file with IBM Installation Manager.

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Data LocationStringThe path to the Installation Manager application data.No
IMCL PathStringFull path to the imcl executable.Yes
Master Password FileStringSpecify the master password file, a text file that contains a passphrase to secure the storage file. Set appropriate operating system permissions on this file.No
Response File LocationStringYes
Response File VariablesStringThis field applies only to IBM Installation Manager 1.8 and later. Use one comma to separate variables and two commas if a value contains a comma: var1=val1,,val2,,val3,var2=val4,var3=val5No
Secure Storage FileStringSpecify a secure storage file that contains passwords for repositories that require authentication.No

Install or Upgrade IBM Installation Manager

Install or upgrade IBM Installation Manager.

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Data LocationStringThe path to the Installation Manager application data.No
Directory where the Installation Kit was unzippedStringSpecify the directory that contains the extracted installation kit.Yes
Installation DirectoryStringSpecify the path where IBM Installation Manager will be installed.No
Installation LogStringSpecify the name of the installation log file.No
ModeEnumeration:
  • administrator
  • nonadministrator | Administrator/root or nonadministrator are supported. Group is not supported. | Yes |

Uninstall IBM Installation Manager

Uninstall IBM Installation Manager

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Data LocationStringThe path to the Installation Manager application data.Yes
ModeEnumeration:
  • administrator
  • nonadministrator | Administrator/root or nonadministrator are supported. Group is not supported. | Yes |