IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Version 8.0.1, for AIX platforms

Abstract

This document describes how to download IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Version 8.0.1, for AIX from the IBM Passport Advantage Web site.

Download Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server integrates, enriches, and delivers information that you can trust for key business initiatives. With rich functionality, broad connectivity to heterogeneous sources, and unified metadata, IBM InfoSphere Information Server is a strong foundation for enterprise information architecture.

Disk space requirements
The disk space that you need varies based on the number of product modules that you install. See the IBM Information Server Planning, Installation, and Configuration Guide for more information about space requirements.

Downloading the product

1. Go to the Find Downloads and Media Web page on the IBM Passport Advantage Web site.
2. Under Download finder options select the Find by part number search option.
3. Search for each downloadable image by part number.
4. Download all the required images.
5. Use a file extracting utility that supports large file extractions to extract each of the images into a single, temporary directory on your system.
6. Download and open the Quick Start Guide. Follow the instructions to perform the basic installation of the product.

After receiving a proof of entitlement, you will be directed to a suitable location to obtain a license file to be applied during product installation. This license file controls which of the product modules you can install and run. Only the products that you purchased are available for you to install.

After your initial download, if you subsequently purchase an additional product module, you do not need to download the installation image again. You simply need to apply any relevant updates from the support site and apply the updated license file. See the IBM Information Server Planning, Installation, and Configuration Guide for more information about how to apply an updated license.

• AIX

IBM Information Server
Use this image if you purchased any single product or any combination of the following product modules:

• IBM InfoSphere DataStage
• IBM InfoSphere DataStage MVS Edition
• IBM InfoSphere QualityStage
• IBM InfoSphere Business Glossary
• IBM InfoSphere Information Services Director
• IBM InfoSphere Metadata Server
• IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer

InfoSphere DataStage Server
Use this image if you purchased IBM InfoSphere DataStage Server.

To install IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Version 8.0.1, download one of the following images:

IBM InfoSphere Information Server Client
This image contains the InfoSphere DataStage client. This client-only image is available on Microsoft Windows only.

Quick Start Guide
This guide describes the basic installation of IBM InfoSphere Information Server on two computers. The computers must be free from vious editions or versions of the product modules and components that are installed with IBM InfoSphere Information Server. For more information about installation, see the IBM Information Server Planning, Installation, and Configuration Guide.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server PDF
This image contains the complete set of product documentation in the PDF format.

InfoSphere DataStage and QualityStage Designer
This image contains the InfoSphere DataStage and QualityStage Designer (Windows-only) client. This image is available only if you purchase additional licenses of the InfoSphere DataStage and QualityStage Designer client. You do not need to download this image if you downloaded the IBM Information Server Client image. You must apply an updated license file to use the additional client licenses. See the IBM Information Server Planning, Installation, and Configuration Guide for more information about how to apply the updated license file.

InfoSphere Information Analyzer Workbench
This image contains the InfoSphere Information Analyzer Workbench, which is a Windows-only client application. This image is available only if you purchase additional licenses of the InfoSphere Information Analyzer Workbench. You do not need to download this image if you downloaded the IBM InfoSphere Information Server Client image. You must apply an updated license file to use the additional client licenses. See the IBM Information Server Planning, Installation, and Configuration Guide for more information about how to apply the updated license file.

WebSphere AuditStage
This image contains WebSphere AuditStage. WebSphere AuditStage is a client-based Windows application that complements WebSphere Information Analyzer by providing capability for building and executing data rules and monitor data quality trends on an ongoing basis.

WebSphere DataStage Pack for SAS
Download this image if you have purchased WebSphere DataStage Pack for SAS. Directions for obtaining and applying the required updated IBM Information Server license file are included.

Installation Instructions

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