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Preparing Windows systems for installation
Before you can install IBM Integration Designer, you must prepare your Windows operating system.
If you are planning to use DB2 Express with your IBM Integration Designer installation, the user account must have administrative privileges (Administrator) on the machine where you will perform the installation.
Because WebSphere Application Server is a prerequisite of the IBM Integration Designer test environment, complete all of the preparation tasks for WebSphere Application Server before installing IBM Integration Designer if you plan to use the test environment.
Procedure
Complete the following steps on your Windows system before installing IBM Integration Designer:
- Complete the steps in the
Preparing Windows systems for installation topic in the WebSphere Application Server information center.
- Complete the steps in Tuning Windows systems.