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  3. February 2016

Re: Installing RDi on a new PC

My co-worker is finally getting a new PC, and I have copied the install files to a USB Drive.

All I have to do is plug in the USB, and copy the Zip-file on the IBM i Developer's new laptop, unzip, and install as a "USER INSTALL". Pretty simple!

The install of the service pack to upgrade to RDI 9.5.0.2 is one the fastest, painless Updates I have ever encounter with RDI!
It usually takes under 10-minutes! (depend on your internet speed, PC configuration, etc...)

Then I install the Permanent License Jar, and it is licensed! Pretty easy. (approx. 1-minute)

Then I include a text file for the developer to installed 3 great-Plugins with URL:
* ISphere (FREE!)
* RPG Toolbox (3rd party Tool)
* Turnover (3rd party Change Management Software)

It appears to me that on RDI 9.5, they have made the install process a whole lot simpler! It automatically installs IBM Installation Manager.
I just like to point out that they have made the install process MUCH better! Thanks IBM!

It keeps getting BETTER! :)

PS. I have just added the IBM Data Studio 4.1.2 to my install folder on my USB Driver to share! <Big Smile> Might as well get Data-Studio 4.1.2 installed with RDI 9.5.0.2

-Ken Killian-
Senior IBM i Developer using Rational Developer for I RDI 9.5.0.2

-----Original Message-----
From: WDSCI-L [mailto:wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Greg Wilburn
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 7:40 PM
To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Client for System i & iSeries <wdsci-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] Installing RDi on a new PC

Well.... after 3 or 4 different links (some of which were very obscure), I downloaded and installed the Installation Manager only to have it not be able to use RDi package I downloaded.

At this point, I give up. I'm calling IBM tomorrow and THEY can install it FOR me. This is beyond ridiculous. I literally wasted HOURS of my time today on this alone.

Sorry to rant - but IBM guys, you have NO EXCUSE for this BS!

-----Original Message-----
From: WDSCI-L [mailto:wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Greg Wilburn
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 6:58 PM
To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Client for System i & iSeries
Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] Installing RDi on a new PC

I'm sorry, I really appreciate your help... I too googled it... but I also found that hornets' nest of garbage. I can't find anything in that "web of disgust" that remotely looks like an install program to download.

You need to download and install a piece of software so that you can install a piece of software. How COMPLETELY STUPID is that?


-----Original Message-----
From: WDSCI-L [mailto:wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brian Parkins
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 5:30 PM
To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Clientfor System i & iSeries
Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] Installing RDi on a new PC

Actually, the RDi files do include Installation Manager. However, it is usually wise to download the latest version (1.8.4) independently.

See here for acquiring IM:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27025142
(I just Googled "INSTALLATION MANAGER 1.8.4"). Make sure you download the Windows version of IM.

I agree - not as straightforward as it could be. But that's IBM for you ...
<grin>
Brian.

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Wilburn
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 10:13 PM
To: 'Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Client forSystem i & iSeries'
Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] Installing RDi on a new PC

Brian,

I found that prior to sending the email. I downloaded from the ESS site. I have the .iso ZIP files.

Is it still the same? If so, where the heck do I get Installation Manager?

I can see from the developerworks forum, this is sore point... I can't type the words that are coming out of my mouth right now.

Please IBM, can you make this more difficult and painful? Please!!! I
like it. (sorry) :(

-----Original Message-----
From: WDSCI-L [mailto:wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brian Parkins
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 5:07 PM
To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Clientfor System i & iSeries
Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] Installing RDi on a new PC

This should point you in the right direction:

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21668005#ZIPINSTALL

In essence:
- Download the latest version (1.8.4) of Installation Manager (IM) and install.
- Run IM and use FILE > PREFERENCES > REPOSITORIES to identify the DISKTAG.INF file in DISK1 directory of your unzipped RDi 9.1
- Use the INSTALL option on the main IM screen to install RDi 9.1
- Run RDi 9.1 and point the Workspace launcher to your copied workspace
- In RDi use HELP > INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE to install the iSphere plug-in
- Install Data Studio using IM in a similar manner as RDi above.

Hope this helps.
Brian.

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Wilburn
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 8:46 PM
To: 'WDSCI-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: [WDSCI-L] Installing RDi on a new PC

I'm replacing my desktop PC with a laptop... Still on Windows 7. So I need
to re-install RDi. I copied the unzipped v9.1 folder over to my new machine, but it won't install - something about installation manager.

So I have a pretty simply installation... I had RDi installed, Data Studio, iSphere plug, and nothing more. I have my workspace saved and copied over to the new PC. Is there a document on how best to complete the task of
re-installation? What's the best method to quickly restore my environment
to what it was before?

Thanks.
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