32 WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Administration and Configuration Guide for the Full Profile
2.1 IBM Installation Manager overview
Installation Manager is a tool that installs and maintains Installation Manager-based software
packages. It is an Eclipse-based tool that enables you to install and modify packages, search
for updates, uninstall, and roll back. Installation Manager makes it easier for you to download
and install code for a number of IBM software packages.
Starting from WebSphere Application Server V8, Installation Manager replaced the
InstallShield MultiPlatform (ISMP) and Update Installer tools, which were used to install,
update, and uninstall previous versions of WebSphere Application Server. It also replaced the
functionality ...