Re: Installation Manager version update problems

I tried, and got a bit further (I think?) following directions as best I could.
I found and downloaded (from fix central) refresh pack: 1.8.2.0-IBMIM-Multiplatform-Update-20150303_1526.
Extracted into c:\Program Files\IBM\IM1.8.2  (Installation Manager lives in c:\Program Files\IBM\)
Added c:\Program Files\IBM\IM1.8.2 at the top of the IM repository list
Ran IM Update.  Crashed with the following:

>  Failed to find required installation files.

>  CRIMA1161E: Failed to find required installation files.

>  Explanation: Installation Manager did not find required installation files from the repository. An
  issue has occurred with the package that cannot be resolved by Installation Manager.

>  User Action: If the repository files were transferred from a different location before the installation, verify that the files were not altered during the transfer operation. Copy the repository files to a different location and install from that location.  If the repository files were not transferred note the package name and version number and contact customer support.

>  CRIMC1020E: plug-in com.ibm.cic.common.license.text_1.0.23.v20120813_1807 not found

>  'plug-in com.ibm.cic.common.license.text_1.0.23.v20120813_1807' not found in C:\Program Files\IBM\IM1.8.2.

>  'plug-in com.ibm.cic.common.license.text_1.0.23.v20120813_1807' not found in C:\Temp\RDI-9.1.1-DISK1\disk1.

>  'plug-in com.ibm.cic.common.license.text_1.0.23.v20120813_1807' not found.


This is on the same PC where I have a Permanent License showing for RDi.

What next?

Michael Koester
Programmer/Analyst
DataEast - Granite State Communications

> -----Original Message-----
> From: WDSCI-L [mailto:wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric
> Simpson
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 11:54 AM
> To: Rational Developer for IBM i / Websphere Development Studio Client for
> System i & iSeries
> Subject: Re: [WDSCI-L] Installation Manager version update problems
> 
> 
> You would not need to specify the repositories in order for Installation
> Manager (IM) to find the update.  You just need to update IM to at least
> 1.8 level.  It sounds like IM detected it had a newer version available
> but then it crashed (which is not related to the SSL changes).  You might
> try doing the download of IM 1.8.2.1 manually and updating it.
> http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24039708 has details.
> Once it is updated, you will be able to use 'Update' to get RDi 9.1.1.1.
> Alternatively, you can stay at the current IM level but use the zip
> download of RDi 9.1.1.1.
> http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24039445 has details.
> 
> Thanks,
> Eric
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  Eric Simpson
>  Rational Developer for i - Rational Developer for
>  AIX and Linux - Rational Developer for Power
>  IBM Software Group - Canada Lab
>  Phone: 905-413-3226  (T/L: 313-3226)
>  esimpson@xxxxxxxxxx
> 
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> 
> From:	"Koester, Michael" <mkoester@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To:	"WDSCI-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <WDSCI-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date:	05/13/2015 11:36 AM
> Subject:	[WDSCI-L] Installation Manager version update problems
> Sent by:	"WDSCI-L" <wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> 
> 
> I have IM version 1.7.3, and I understand I need to update to version 1.8+
> to get my RDi 9.1.1.1 fixpack for my RDi 9.1.1.
> 
> To update IM, I disable the firewall stuff, then open IM as administrator,
> and set the preferences to ensure that "Search for Installation Manager
> updates" is checked.  In the Repositories list, I have
> https://www.ibm.com/software/repositorymanager/com.ibm.rational.developer.
> ibmi.v90
> 
> 
> From the archives I see that
> 
> https://www.ibm.com/software/repositorymanager/com.ibm.rational.developer.
> ibmi.v91
> 
> 
> is also used by some, but when I try to add that, I get a "failed to
> connect" message.
> 
> I add it anyway, but also note that when I try to access either of those
> sites from a browser, I get "Error 404: SRVE0190E: File not found."
> 
> 
> 
> And, sure enough, when I click IM's Update button, and I get a messagebox
> indicating neither of those repositories are "connected".  I click OK, get
> the messagebox saying a new version of IM is available... Do I want it?  I
> click the "Yes, Dammit" button and it crashes (I knew that).
> 
> 
> 
> More research turns up a Technote<
> http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21695613> that
> acknowledges this problem.  Says the SSL problems are to blame for such
> failures and that TLS protocols aren't supported by IM 7.1.3.  It then
> goes on to say if I update to IM 8.1... [I'll be able to update IM to 8.1]
> 
> Infinite looping is familiar territory to us all, but... There must be an
> off-ramp somewhere.
> Can someone point me to it?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> Michael Koester
> 
> Programmer/Analyst
> 
> DataEast - Granite State Communications