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The information contained in this section applies to IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 and Feautre Pack 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
Installing
Review this section for information about installing the WebSphere Commerce product, associated maintenance, and WebSphere Commerce enhancements.
Installing maintenance
WebSphere Commerce maintenance includes installing fix packs, interim fixes (APARs), and cumulative interim fixes.
... for WebSphere Commerce
The WebSphere Commerce Update Installer installs and uninstalls maintenance.
Installing WebSphere Commerce fix packs
A fix pack is the standard delivery for a group corrective and preventive fixes for the base WebSphere Commerce product. A fix pack is applied on top of a specific version or release. Applying Fix Pack 1 to Version 7.0.0.0 changes the version to 7.0.0.1. Fix packs are cumulative; for example when you install Fix Pack 2 you get all the fixes in both Fix Pack 1 and Fix Pack 2. Applying Fix Pack 2 to Version 7.0.0.0 changes the version to 7.0.0.2.
...silently
You can install your fix pack using a silent method which uses a response file; no graphical interface is required. The silent install method can be used to automate the installation.

Installing WebSphere Commerce fix packs silently

You can install your fix pack using a silent method which uses a response file; no graphical interface is required. The silent install method can be used to automate the installation.

About this task

Complete this section to silently install the WebSphere Commerce fix pack. If you have already created a WebSphere Commerce or WebSphere Commerce Payments instance, you must apply the fix pack to the WebSphere Commerce product first. After the fix pack is applied to the product, you must then apply it to your instances.