Adding updates for software packages to the central repository

If there are updates available to one or more software in the central repository, you can use the utility to add those updates to the repository.

The utility provides two methods for updating the repository:
  1. Download the update package and follow the instructions in Adding new software packages to the central repository to add it to the central repository.
  2. Use the utility's built-in feature to download and add update packages to the central repository by completing the following steps that are provided.
Note: In the context of WebSphere Commerce assets, the second method can be used to add updates for Rational Application Developer V9.5 and WebSphere Application Server Test Environment V8.0 only. Updates to WebSphere Commerce Developer must be added by using the first method.

Before you begin

Ensure that your server has access to the Internet.

Procedure

  1. Run the IBM Packaging Utility.
  2. Click Copy Packages.
  3. Click Open Repository.
  4. Browse to the location of your central repository, select repository.config, and click OK.
  5. The source window now shows all the products that are included in the central repository. Select the software package that you want to update and click Check for Updates.
  6. The utility displays the latest version available for the selected product. If you want to see all versions available, select the Show All radio button.
  7. Select the version that you want to add to the central repository and click Next.
  8. Review any license agreements and click Accept.
  9. Browse to the location of your central repository.
  10. Click Next.
  11. Review the summary page and click Copy to begin creating the central repository. Insert appropriate disks if prompted by the utility.
  12. Once successful, click Finish and exit the utility.