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How to download, install, and run tools through IBM Support Assistant Workbench 4.1


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Abstract

The IBM Support Assistant Workbench provides a tooling platform for you to easily download and use problem determination and analysis tools at no charge. This document explains how to download, install, and run problem determination tool add-ons.

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To download, install, and run problem determination tools from the IBM Support Assistant Workbench, follow these simple steps:

Download and Install the Tools:

  1. If you don't already have the Support Assistant Workbench, download and install the IBM Support Assistant Workbench.
  2. From the Support Assistant Workbench, click Update > Find New... > Tools Add-ons.
  3. In the window that pops up, select the tools that you would like to install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When the installation has completed, the Workbench will restart.


Run the Tools:

  1. Start the IBM Support Assistant Workbench.
  2. From the Welcome page, click Analyze Problem.
  3. On the "Analyze Problem" tab, select Tools. You will see a list of all the installed tools.
  4. Select the tool you would like to run and click Launch to run the tool.


Learn about IBM Support Assistant 5 here.

Related information

Download IBM Support Assistant Workbench 4.1
IBM Support Assistant Workbench Tool Add-ons
IBM Support Assistant 5.0 Beta 2
Tools for IBM Support Assistant 5.0 Beta 2

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Document information

IBM Support Assistant

Tool Add-ons


Software version:
4.1


Operating system(s):
Linux, Windows


Software edition:
Workbench


Reference #:
7013279


Modified date:
2010-04-30

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