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Abstract
This document describes how to download and install this fix pack to IBM Packaging Utility, version 1.1.1
 
Download Description
This fix pack includes new features, enhancements, and fixes to the version 1.1 of IBM Packaging Utility.

The IBM® Packaging Utility is a program used to generate a new repository for packages, copy packages to a new repository, and delete packages that are no longer needed.


This section describes the content of Packaging Utility, version 1.1.1


For the most up-to-date information about working with Packaging Utility, visit the Documentation Information Center at: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1m0r0/index.jsp.



Cumulative updates

This version includes all fixes, enhancements, and new features from the following fix packs:



New in this release

    Integration with IBM Passport Advantage
    Integration with the Passport Advantage Web site allows you to add a connection to a repository on the Passport Advantage Web site to copy product packages. To access, click the Passport Advantage button on the Source page of the Copy wizard.

    Proxy server support now available
    Proxy server support has been added which allows you to set or unset a proxy for HTTP and FTP network connection. This is located in File->Preferences.

    Support for sites with invalid certificates
    Support for sites with invalid certificates is now available. This is controlled in Preferences as well. If a site is connected that has an invalid certificate, you will be prompted to accept or refuse the connection.

    Copy updates without the base version being in the copy destination
    You can now copy updates without the base version being available in the copy destination.  However, the base version must be available in one of the open connected repositories.


Prerequisites
Refer to the section "Prerequisites" below in this document for hardware, software, and other requirements for installing this fix pack.


Installing this fix pack
Refer to the section "Installation instructions" below in this document for instructions on downloading and installing this fix pack.


Known problems
Known problems are documented in the form of individual technotes in the Support knowledge base at: http://www.ibm.com/software/rational/support/. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base will be updated and maintained with any new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems.

The following links launch customized queries of the live Support knowledge base:

 
Prerequisites
Before you can install this fix pack, you must have IBM Installation Manager installed. For more information, refer to the Installation instructions below.
 
 
Installation Instructions
To download and install the fix pack, do one of the following:

If IBM Installation Manager is not currently installed, complete the following steps:

  1. Download the installer from the download URL in the table below:
    • pu.installer.win32-1.1.1.zip (on Windows)
    • pu.installer.linux-1.1.1.zip (on Linux)
    • pu.installer.solaris-1.1.1.zip (on Solaris)
  2. Extract the compressed file into an appropriate directory. For example, choose to extract to C:\temp.

  3. Change directory to C:\temp\disk_*\InstallerImage_* and run; install.exe (Windows), or install (Linux/Solaris).

  4. The Installation Manager installer will be launched. Follow the wizard pages to install it.

  5. IBM Installation Manager will start at completion


If Installation Manager is installed, download the pu-1.1.1.zip and extract into an appropriate directory. For example, choose to extract to C:\temp.
Add the fix pack's repository location in IBM Installation Manager:

  1. Start IBM Installation Manager.

  2. On the Start page of Installation Manager, click File > Preferences, and then click Repositories. The Repositories page opens.

  3. On the Repositories page, click Add Repository.

  4. On the Add repository window, browse to and enter the file path to the disk1 directory. For example, enter C:\temp\disk1 and then click OK.

  5. Click OK to close the Preference page.

  • Installation of the fix pack should begin by clicking Update Packages.



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    PK58707
     
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    Download RELEASE DATE LANGUAGE SIZE(Bytes) Download Options
    pu-1.1.1.zip3/25/2008English155786865FTPDD
    pu.installer.linux-1.1.1.zip3/25/2008English233862103FTPDD
    pu.installer.win32-1.1.1.zip3/25/2008English232916247FTPDD
    pu.installer.solaris-1.1.1.zip3/25/2008English2561745FTPDD
     
    Technical support
    IBM Rational Software Support provides you with technical assistance.

    For contact information and guidelines or reference materials that you will need when you require support, read the IBM Software Support Handbook at: http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/guides/handbook.html


    Before you contact IBM Rational Software Support, gather the background information that you will need to describe your problem. When describing a problem to an IBM software support specialist, be as specific as possible and include all relevant background information so that the specialist can help you solve the problem efficiently. To save time, know the answers to these questions:

    • What software versions were you running when the problem occurred?

    • Do you have logs, traces, or messages that are related to the problem?

    • Can you reproduce the problem? If so, what steps do you take to reproduce it?

    • Are you using a workaround for the problem? If so, be prepared to describe the workaround.

     
    Cross Reference information
    Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
    Software DevelopmentRational Software ArchitectPackaging UtilityLinux, Windows7.0.0.6
    Software DevelopmentRational Application Developer for WebSphere SoftwarePackaging UtilityWindows, Linux7.0.0.6
    Software DevelopmentRational Systems DeveloperPackaging UtilityLinux, Solaris, Windows7.0.5.1
    Software DevelopmentRational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NETPackaging UtilityLinux, Windows7.0.0.6, 7.0.5.1
    Software DevelopmentRational Business Developer Linux, Windows7.1
    Software DevelopmentRational Software ModelerPackaging UtilityWindows, Linux7.0.5.1
    Problems (APARS) fixed
    PK58707
     
    		 

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     Product categories:
     Software
     Software Development
     Other Software Development
     IBM Installation Manager
     IBM Packaging Utility
     Operating system(s):
      Linux, Solaris, Windows
     Software version:
      1.1.1
     Reference #:
      4018503
     IBM Group:
     Software Group
     Modified date:
     2008-08-01

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