Updating IBM Software Update Notifier

Use the service repository or the download kit to update Software Update Notifier to the latest version.

Before you begin

You can use the Software Update Notifier service repository to update the tool to the latest version without downloading files. However, you must have Installation Manager installed and have access to http://www.ibm.com.

Also, if you use the service repositories, you must have an IBM® user name and password. To register for an IBM user name and password, go to http://www.ibm.com/account/profile.

Updating using the service repository

Procedure

  1. Start Installation Manager.
  2. On the main page, click Update.
  3. Follow the instructions in the Update wizard to complete the update.

Updating using the download kit

Procedure

  1. Download the Software Update Notifier installation kit, and then extract the installation kit from the compressed file.
  2. Start Installation Manager.
  3. Add the location of the extracted files to the repository list:
    1. In Installation Manager, click File > Preferences > Repositories.
    2. Click Add Repository.
    3. Enter the path to the diskTag.inf file from the installation kit or to the repository.config file from the update package.
  4. On the Installation Manager main page, click Update.
  5. Follow the instructions in the Update wizard to complete the update.

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