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Rational Application Developer, Version 7.0.0.8 Release Information

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Abstract

IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8 fix pack contains fixes and enhancements to the version 7.0 release.

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About this release
This fix pack includes new features, enhancements and fixes to the earlier version 7.0 releases of Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software.

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Cumulative updates
This version includes all fixes, enhancements, and new features from the following fix packs:
In addition, see the release notes for version 7.0 of IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software to learn about its new features and any limitations or problems known at the time of its release. The release notes for version 7.0 are available at: http://download.boulder.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/ software/rationalsdp/v7/rad/70/docs/readme/readme.html

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New in this release
For information on new features and enhancements in this release, see: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2042&uid=swg27012391


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APARs Fixed in this release
For information on APARs fixed in this release, see: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2042&uid=swg27012378

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System requirements
The following sections describe the specific installation requirements for this fix pack.
For information about the hardware and software for Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0, see the detailed system requirements document at: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2042&uid=swg21326830

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Hardware requirements
There are no additional processor or memory requirements for installing this fix pack; however, there might be additional disk space requirements depending on whether you are installing the fix pack at the same time when you install Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0 or if you are installing the fix pack as an update:
  • If you are installing the fix pack at the same time when you install Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0, then the disk space requirements are essentially the same as for version 7.0.
  • If you are installing the fix pack as an update, however, you might need up to an additional 1.91 GB of disk space. Your actual disk space requirements depend on the feature that you selected when you installed version 7.0 of the product.

If you choose to download the update as a compressed file for local installation, you require approximately 7.61 GB to store and extract the compressed file.


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Software requirements
This section describes the additional software requirements for installing Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8. For information about prerequisites for installing Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0, see the see the system requirements document at: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2042&uid=swg21326830

Before you can install this fix pack, you must install IBM Installation Manager, Version 1.2.1. By default, if you attempt to update or install packages by using an earlier version of Installation Manager, IBM Installation Manager, Version 1.2.1 is installed on your computer automatically.


If you are extending an Eclipse IDE, then before you install this fix pack you must install the following things:
  • An Eclipse IDE at Version 3.2.2, or later (but earlier than 3.3).

      • Important:

      There are IBM-specific patches for the Eclipse IDE that are required for this fix pack but are not available on the Eclipse update site. To obtain these patches, and for instructions on updating the Eclipse IDE, see:


      http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21290393.

      Note:
      For Windows Vista: If you install Eclipse inside the Program Files directory (C:\Program Files), then you must run Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software as the administrator. (Right-click the program shortcut and click Run as administrator.)

  • One of the following Java runtime environments:
    • For Windows: IBM 32-bit Runtime Environment for Windows, Java 2 Technology Edition, Version 5.0 service release 8a plus patches IZ29767, IZ30684, IZ31214 and IZ31213; or Sun Java 2 Platform Standard Edition Runtime Environment Version 5.0 Update 15 for Microsoft Windows
    • For Linux: IBM 32-bit Runtime Environment for Linux® on Intel® architecture, Java 2 Technology Edition,Version 5.0 service release 8a plus patches IZ29767, IZ30684, IZ31214 and IZ31213; or Sun Java 2 Platform Standard Edition Runtime Environment Version 5.0 Update 15 for Linux x86 (not supported for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server [SLES] Version 9)

    Important: You need to install a Sun JRE only if the existing Eclipse IDE uses a Sun JRE, which has been properly configured.


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Other requirements
Internet access is usually required because, by default, the update is located and installed by Installation Manager directly from the IBM update repository for Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.

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Installation information
This section describes the specific installation instructions for this fix pack.

For information on deploying Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software in an enterprise environment, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r2/index.jsp.

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Fix pack installation methods
The following are two ways to install this fix pack:
  • If IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0 or later is already installed on your system, then you can install this update by using the Update Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager. For details, refer to Installing the fix pack as an update.
  • If you are installing IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0, for the first time or if you are installing an additional instance of it, then you can install this update at the same time when you install IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0. For details, refer to Installing the fix pack during an initial installation.

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Installing the fix pack as an update
If IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0 or later is already installed on your system, then you can install this update by using the Update Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager.
Refer to the following sections for details on installing the fix pack as an update:

Restrictions for installing the fix pack as an update:

  • Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0 must be installed.
  • The product cannot be open when you install this fix pack. Also, ensure that all browsers and other applications opened by Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software are closed.
  • You can install this fix pack by using the user accounts that are members of the Administrator Group on Windows operating systems. On Linux systems, you must have "root" privileges.
  • If you installed the product from CDs or other media, they must be available when you use the update feature.

(Optional) Downloading the fix pack for local installation

By default, you do not need to download the compressed files that contain the update; the update is downloaded and installed by IBM Installation Manager directly from the IBM update repository. If you choose to download the update for local installations, see the download document at: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2042&uid=swg24020739




(Optional) Changing the repository search preferences

When Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software is installed, the location of its update repository is automatically embedded in Installation Manager. For Installation Manager to search the default update repository, the preference Search the linked repositories during installation and updates on the Repositories preference page must be selected. This preference is selected by default.

To install the fix pack from a different repository location (for example, if the fix pack is available on a shared drive or HTTP or HTTPS server), you must add the repository location in Installation Manager.

To add a repository location:

  1. Start 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. In the Add repository window, enter the URL of the repository location or browse to it and enter a file path, and then click OK.
  5. Click OK to close the Preference page.


Steps for installing the fix pack as an update

To find and install Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8 as an update:

  1. Start IBM Installation Manager.
    On Microsoft Windows Vista:
    You must run Installation Manager as administrator. (Right-click the program shortcut and click Run as administrator.)
  2. On the Start page of Installation Manager, click the Update Packages button.
  3. If a new version of Installation Manager is found, you are prompted to confirm that you want to install it before you can continue. Click OK to proceed. Installation Manager automatically installs the new version, stops, restarts, and resumes.
  4. In the Update packages wizard, select the Installed Location for Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software and click Next. Installation Manager searches for updates in the Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software repository on the Web, as well as any repository locations that you entered. A progress indicator shows the search is taking place.
  5. By default, recommended updates are displayed and selected on the Update Package page. Ensure that you select Version 7.0.0.8 for Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, and then click Next.
  6. On the Licenses page, read the license agreements for the selected updates. On the left side of the License page, the list of licenses for the updates you selected is displayed; click each item to display the license agreement text. If you agree to the terms of all the license agreements, click I accept the terms of the license agreements and Click Next.
  7. On the Features page, select the features that you want to update and complete the following steps:
    1. To learn more about a feature, click the feature and review the brief description under Details.
    2. If you want to see the dependency relationships between features, select Show Dependencies. When you click a feature, any features that depend on it and any features that are its dependents are shown in the Dependencies window. As you select or exclude features in the packages, Installation Manager will automatically enforce any dependencies with other features and display updated download size and disk space requirements for the installation.
    3. Click Next
  8. On the Summary page, review information displayed, and then click Update. A progress indicator shows the percentage of the installation completed.
  9. When the update process completes, a message that confirms the success of the process is displayed near the top of the page. Click View log file to open the log file for the current session in a new window. You must close the Installation Log window to continue.


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Installing the fix pack during an initial installation
If you are installing IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0, for the first time or if you are installing an additional instance of it, you can install this update at the same time when you install version 7.0 by clicking Check for updates on the Install page of the Installing Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager.

Important: If you are installing Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8 for the first time on Microsoft Windows Vista, then refer to Installing Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8 for the first time on Windows Vista.




Installing the fix pack during an initial installation on Windows Vista
The steps for Installing Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8 on Windows Vista are essentially the same as installing on other Windows operating systems. However, there are some important differences that are summarized in the following sections:


Installation notes for Windows Vista
  • You must run Installation Manager as administrator. (Right-click the program shortcut and click Run as administrator.)
  • If you are starting the installation of Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software from the launchpad program, you must run the launchpad programs as administrator.

Note: If the launchpad program starts automatically (for example, if you are installing from a CD), stop the launchpad program and restart it by using the Run as administrator command; navigate to the CD or disk image, and right-click launchpad.exe (at the top level of the CD or image) and click Run as Administrator.
  • Selecting installation directories within the Program Files directory (C:\Program Files) is not recommended.

Note: If you select either an Installation Location or Shared Resources Directory within the Program Files directory, the packages that you install must be run as administrator.


Sample steps for installing on Windows Vista
  1. Start the launchpad program as administrator. (Right-click the launchpad program and click Run as administrator).
  2. If you have not done so already, read the release information by clicking Release notes.
  3. When you are ready to begin the installation, click Install IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software.
  4. A message window opens to inform you whether the program IBM Installation Manager is detected on your workstation.
  5. If IBM Installation Manager is not detected on your system, then you are informed that you must install it before you can continue.
  6. Click OK to install IBM Installation Manager. The IBM Installation Manager installation wizard opens. Follow the on-screen instructions in the wizard to complete the installation of IBM Installation Manager.
  7. When the installation of IBM Installation Manager completes successfully, click Finish to close the wizard.
  8. Read the message that opens and click OK. Installation Manager starts and automatically opens the Install Packages wizard.
  9. If IBM Installation Manager is detected on your system, click OK and Installation Manager starts and automatically opens the Install Packages wizard.
  10. On the Install page, click Check for updates.
  11. If a new version of Installation Manager is found, you are prompted to confirm that you want to install it before you can continue. Click OK to proceed. Installation Manager automatically installs the new version, stops, restarts, and resumes.
  12. Click Check for new updates and extensions and select the latest version of the product (7.0.0.8).
  13. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Install Packages wizard to complete the installation. Note that you should not choose a Shared Resources directory or an Installation Location in the Program Files directory (C:\Program Files).



Starting the product on a Windows Vista computer
If the installation location or Shared Resources directory for Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software is in a directory in the path C:\Program Files, then you must run Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software as the administrator. To run as administrator, right-click the program shortcut and click Run as administrator.

On Windows Vista, the Program Files directory is usually virtualized in order to allow users who are not running as the administrator to have write access to this protected directory. However, the virtualization workaround is not compatible with Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software.

If you selected an installation location or Shared Resources directory in the path C:\Program Files and you do not want to require running Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software as administrator, complete one of the following steps:

  • If you selected an installation location in a directory in the path C:\Program Files, then reinstall Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software (and any other programs sharing the same installation location) and select an installation location that is not in the path C:\Program Files.
  • If you selected a shared resources directory in the path C:\Program Files, then reinstall Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software and all Rational Software Development Platform product (regardless of their installation location) and select a Shared Resources directory and installation locations that are not in the path C:\Program Files.

For more information on running Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software on Windows Vista, refer to the technote at: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21257842

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Silent installation instructions updates

The commands for installing silently have changed in IBM Installation Manager, Version 1.1.1; the information in the Installation Guide is not current. Updated information about silent installation is available in the Installation Manager Information Center at:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r2/index.jsp

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Uninstalling the fix pack
If you updated a previously installed version to version 7.0.0.8, you can revert to the previous version by using the rollback feature of Installation Manager. For instructions on uninstalling the product, see the Installation Guide.

The rollback feature uninstalls the updated resources and reinstalls the resources from the previous version. You can only roll back one version level at a time.

When you roll back to an earlier version of a package, it will be restored with same features that were associated with that version; any features that you added after upgrading to version 7.0.0.8 by using the Modify Packages wizard will be removed, and any features that you removed will be restored.

During the rollback process, Installation Manager must access files from the earlier version of the package. By default, these files are stored on your system when you install a package. If you changed the default setting or deleted the files by using the Remove Stored Files option on the Roll Back preferences page (File > Preferences > Rollback Files), Installation Manager will require access to your installation repository or media. If you installed the product from a repository, you must have listed in your Preferences (File > Preferences > Repositories) the repository from which you installed the previous version of the product. If you installed the product from CDs or other media, they must be available when you use the rollback feature.

Before you roll back Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8, complete the following steps:

  1. Log in with a user account that has the same privileges as the account that was used to install the packages to be uninstalled.
  2. Close Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8 and any other applications that you installed by using Installation Manager.
  3. If any applications started by Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software are still open or running, such as a browser or WebSphere Application Server, close them.

To roll back an updated package, complete the following steps:
  1. Start IBM Installation Manager.
  2. On the Start page, click Roll Back.
  3. In the Rollback wizard, from the Package Group Name list, select the package group that contains the packages that you want to roll back and click Next.
  4. Select the version of the package that you want to roll back to and click Next.
  5. Read the summary information and click Roll Back.

For additional instructions on uninstalling Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, see the Installation Guide or the Installation Manager online help.


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Known limitations, problems and workarounds
Known problems are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems.

To learn about the new problems or limitations that were found in this update at the time of its release and any workarounds or solutions that are available, see: http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=2042&q=RN7.0.0.8&tc=SSRTLW&rankprofile=8.



To learn about all the documented known problems and limitations in Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.8, and any workarounds or solutions that are available, see: http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=2042&tc=SSRTLW&atrn=SWVersion&atrv=7.0.0.8&atrwcs=on&rankprofile=8.

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IBM Rational Software 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

For FAQs, lists of known problems and fixes, and other support information, visit the product support page for Rational Application Developer at: http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/developer/application/support/index.html

For product news, events, and other information, visit the product home page for Rational Application Developer at:
http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/developer/application/

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?
  • Is there a workaround for the problem? If so, be prepared to describe the workaround.

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Original Publication Date

21 January 2009

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Modified date:
17 June 2018

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