Installing IBM Software Update Notifier

Learn how to install Software Update Notifier.
Note: Before you install Software Update Notifier, you must install IBM® Installation Manager version 1.8 or later. See the Installation Manager and Packaging Utility download links technical document.

Installation Manager can be installed in either administrator mode or nonadministrator mode. Software Update Notifier monitors the offerings that are installed with that Installation Manager instance.

Every product is packaged and delivered differently. See your product documentation for specific details about starting the Software Update Notifier installation. Then, follow the applicable procedure:

To effectively monitor software updates, Software Update Notifier must store your IBM ID and password so that it can detect the software updates that are relevant to you. When the installation wizard prompts you, provide this information. You can also provide the information after the installation.

Starting the installation with the launchpad

If your product contains links in the launchpad to start the installation, follow these steps:

Procedure

  1. Open the directory that contains the product installation kit.
  2. Double-click launchpad, and then select Install IBM Software Update Notifier.
  3. Follow the steps in the Installation Manager installation wizard.

Starting the installation with the product media

If your product requires that you start the installation from the product media, follow these steps:

Procedure

  1. Open the directory that contains the Software Update Notifier installation files.
  2. Determine the Installation Manager mode that you want to use, and then follow the applicable steps:
    • To use Installation Manager in administrator mode, run the command to start the installation:
      • Windows: install.bat
      • Linux and UNIX: install.sh
    • To use Installation Manager in nonadministrator mode, run the command to start the installation:
      • Windows: install-user.bat
      • Linux and UNIX: install-user.sh
  3. Follow the steps in the Installation Manager installation wizard.

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