Silent updates
Instead of using the graphical installer, you can choose to use the Update Installer for WebSphere Software in silent mode to install fixes and features. The following is an overview of the tasks required to implement updates through the silent installation process.
Remember, before applying fix packs, install the most recent version of the Update Installer on the WAS server.
Note
When you run the Update Installer, make sure you run it using the same user which was used to install WAS. Otherwise, file ownership issues can arise and will require correction by the root user.
Download the required interim fix, interim feature, or fix pack from the IBM Fix Central site into the <udi_root>/maintenance directory.
A sample response file exists called install.txt and will be located in the <udi_root>/responsefiles directory. Edit the response file, changing any of the fields as required. The following table explains the two key options, which can be changed as required for...
