Installing IBM Installation Manager and WebSphere ND 8.5.5.0 on Linux

Setting up IBM Installation Manager and WAS ND 8.5.5.0 on Linux silently using the imcl tool is efficient and ideal for automation. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1: Prepare the Environment

Ensure Java and necessary libraries (like glibc) are installed on your Linux server.

Step 2: Download Installation Manager

1. Visit the IBM Installation Manager download page.

2. Extract the package:

tar -xzf agent.installer.linux.gtk.x86_64_1.8.5.zip

Step 3: Install Installation Manager

Run the silent installer:

./installc -acceptLicense

Step 4: Install WebSphere Application Server

Use the imcl command to install WebSphere Application Server:

1. List available packages:

./imcl listAvailablePackages

2. Install WebSphere ND:

./imcl install com.ibm.websphere.ND.v85_8.5.5000 -repositories <path_to_repository> -acceptLicense

Step 5: Verify Installation

Run the following to verify the installation:

<WAS_INSTALL_DIR>/bin/versionInfo.sh