Part 1: Installing IBM Software using IBM Installation Manager Response Files
Installing via the IBM Installation Manager is possible via the gui or the silently once you have recorded or crafted a silent install file, this post is specifically about how to create a silent install file and verify it is working.
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IBM Product Compatibility Reports v1.0 (Clarity)
This super-helpful system is buried in the IBM site and after the acquisition of another product names Clarity is pretty much lost to all search engines, including the embedded one on ibm.com. The Software product Compatibility Reports v1.0 (Clarity) site provides a wealth of helpful information.
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Part 2: Packaging with Packaging Utility
IBM Packaging Utility is a helper to the IBM Installation Manager tool as it is used to manipulate Installation Manager Repositories. When creating installation media, the common use case is to include a bootstrapping version of Installation Manager and bundles Installation Manager Repositories to install from.
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