Re: Recommended directory to install third party software

On Apr 30, 2025, at 3:45 AM, datil400 <datil400@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

What is IBM's recommended IFS directory for installing third-party software?

I usually install them in the root directory (/package) or in /home, but I
don't think it is the most appropriate.

If the application runs using it’s own user profile, I would suggest installing it into the home directory for that user profile.

Back when I worked on Implementer, the installer created a dedicated profile (MWIPROD, don’t ask, really old legacy), and the Implementer Server was installed into '/home/mwiprod/ImplementerServer’.

Otherwise, I would go with ‘/opt’ and create symlinks to any executables or scripts in /usr/local/bin.

david

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