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Centralized installation manager (CIM) v6.1.x and 7.x usage scenarios
This section shows end-to-end use cases of how the centralized installation manager (CIM) can be used to assist WebSphere administrators.
New feature: Supported configurations: This topic applies to WAS v6.1.x and 7.x only. For information about using centralized installation manager (CIM) for v8.0, see Submit Installation Manager jobs.
We must have CIM installed as part of your Network Deployment environment before you can perform the following scenarios.
- Create and managing a Network Deployment cell using CIM
Use the centralized installation manager to create and manage a WebSphere Network Deployment cell.
- Update a cell to a new maintenance level
Update your cell to a new maintenance level.
Create and managing v6.1.x and 7.x Network Deployment cells using the centralized installation manager (CIM)
Update v6.1.x and 7.x cells to a new maintenance level using the centralized installation manager (CIM)
Use the centralized installation manager (CIM) to manage v6.1.x and 7.x