New in installing and upgrading in IBM Control Desk 7.6

IBM® Control Desk 7.6 has a new framework for installation that provides a single interface for better usability.

The new installer framework provides a single interface

Install IBM Control Desk using the new Installation Manager software. Installation Manager provides a single interface to install and update IBM Control Desk, DB2®, and WebSphere® Application Server.

Install the latest version of your industry solution or add-on product

Customers with industry solution products or add-on products must perform a new installation of their products after installing IBM Control Desk 7.6.

IBM Maximo Everyplace is bundled with IBM Control Desk

In this release IBM Maximo® Everyplace® is bundled with IBM Control Desk. In previous releases, it was licensed as a separate product and required installation. For information, see Adding Everyplace applications to mobile environments.