Before you install

To improve your installation experience, ensure that you understand the Operational Decision Manager installation concepts and requirements.

Software requirements
Before you install Operational Decision Manager Standard and Advanced components, make sure that you have the required software and environments, and sufficient disk space.
Downloading the product installers
The Operational Decision Manager installation repositories are provided as downloadable compressed files through IBM Passport Advantage®, or on physical DVDs.
Security
To help you configure applications safely, application servers check access to the resources and manage access rights.
Communication protocols
Rule Execution Server support HTTP and the secured HTTPS communication protocol. You can customize the protocol factory.
Installation Manager overview
Install and maintain your IBM products with IBM Installation Manager.
Third-party tools
When you install Operational Decision Manager, you also install some open source third-party software tools.

Parent topic: Installing