Managing your WebSphere Portal environment

After you install IBM® WebSphere® Portal, you can use the IBM Installation Manager function to manage your environment. The Installation Manager function consists of updating and modifying the environment. You can also uninstall or roll back the modifications you made to your environment.

About this task

Choose the appropriate topic to manage your WebSphere Portal environment:
CAUTION:
The information in these files is basic instructions. Before any changes are made to your system, you must review all readme files that are included with your fixes for complete instructions. Also, review the Backup and Restore topic for instructions on backup and recovery of data files and databases.
IBM i restriction: IBM i requires a response file when it manages your environment. The interim fixes, and fix packs must include steps on how to create the response file or must include a sample response file with their instructions. When you modify your environment, you must record the response file on a different operating system. Then, modify the response file for your IBM i environment. Run the response file on your IBM i environment.
Related concepts:
  • Backup and restore