How do I update WebSphere Application Server for Developers 6.1.0.0?
kburns2000
I have installed the latest version of Update installer - version 6.1.0.19 (download.updii.61019.windows.ia32)
I have downloaded WAS Fixpack 6.1.0.11 (6.1.0-WS-WAS-WinX32-FP0000011.zip) and 6.1.0.23 (6.1.0-WS-WAS-WinX32-FP0000023.zip)
When I try to extract either fix pack into the +updi_root+ /maintenance directory, I get an error stating "Cannot remove folder DeveloperServer: the Filename or extension is too long." I chose a non-standard +updi_root+.
If I extract either fix pack to a temp location with a shorter directory path, then I can start the Update installer, and select the fixpack directory. But when I get to the "Available Maintenance Pack to Install" page, I cannot select any of the options, everything is greyed out.
I have noticed the following disclaimer when the installer first starts up:
"Welcome to the IBM Update Installer for WebSphere Software wizard. This wizard installs or uninstalls maintenance packages, including interim fixes, fix packs, and refresh packs. The following products are supported:
IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 6 or above
IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Version 6 or above
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express Version 6 or above
IBM Application Client for WebSphere Application Server Version 6 or above
Web server plug-ins for WebSphere Application Server Version 6 or above
IBM WebSphere Extended Deployment Version 5.1 or above
IBM HTTP Server Version 6 or above
IBM WebSphere Process Server Version 6.0 or above
IBM WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus Version 6.0.1 or above
IBM WebSphere Business Monitor 6.1 or above
IBM WebSphere Business Modeler Publishing Server 6.1.2
Click on the links above for product-specific support information. Additional information can be found at the Information centers and support sites for WebSphere and related products homepage."
This disclaimer does not include WebSphere Application Server for Developers 6.1. But when I read the [WAS for Developers FAQ|http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/downloads/ws/wasdevelopers/faq-wasdevelopers.html] it states:
"Can I download and use WebSphere Application server Feature Packs with my no-charge WebSphere Application Server for Developers?
Absolutely. WebSphere Application Server for Developers delivers a development runtime test environment that is identical to the WebSphere Application Server production runtime environment; as such it is enabled for use with all of the WebSphere Application Server Feature Packs."
Do I need a different Fixpack? I've looked, and I cannot find one that is specific for WAS for Developers.
Do I need a different Update Installer?
Is there some other trick that I'm missing?
All suggestions are greatly appreciated.
SJC
I don't know for sure that it will make a difference but the latest version of Update Installer is 7.0.0.7 - The V7.0 Update Installer works with all V6.1 platforms.
See http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg24020446
Note. The text from the FAQ is talking about Feature Packs, not Fix Packs.
/Stephen
zq...@cn.ibm.com
Also can you provide the URL from where the fixpacks are downloaded? Per my experience the fixpack is ".pak" file and you don't need to extract it by yourself. UPDI will recognize the ".pak" file by itself. The issue you met is due to Windows OS limitation that file system pathname cannot longer than 255 characters.
I agree with Stephen who also provided comments above. Feature pack is different with Fixpack. Normally fixpack is the same for all editions.
kburns2000
The problem was that the Fix Packs that I downloaded where .zip files. However, Update Installer looks for .pak files, which are really just .zip files with a .pak extension. The latest version of Update Installer gave a good enough error message to lead me to change the extension on the .zip files.
Then everything worked fine.
So thank you Stephen and Eric.
And I guess WAS for Developers 6.1 does support installing Fix Packs (at least 6.1.0.11).
Thanks,
Kevin