IBM Business Monitor, V8.0.1 > Install IBM Business Monitor
Installing the IBM Business Monitor software
You can install IBM Business Monitor interactively or silently. You can use IBM Business Monitor with other software in your monitoring environment, including WebSphere Portal or Process Server.
When install IBM Business Monitor interactively, use the Installation Manager, whether you are installing all IBM Business Monitor components on a single server or installing the components to clusters in a ND environment.
Alternatively, you can set up a response file in advance and install IBM Business Monitor silently from a command line without interacting with the IBM Business Monitor installation program.
When install IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Business Monitor, ensure that IBM Cognos BI is installed using the same bit mode as WebSphere Application Server.
- Installing from the product launchpad
The IBM Business Monitor product launchpad program provides you with a single location to view release information for IBM Business Monitor, install WebSphere Application Server if required, and start the installation process. 
Install IBM Business Monitor for z/OS
You can install IBM Business Monitor for z/OS on a single server in a stand-alone configuration or you can distribute the components across multiple systems in an ND configuration.
- Install IBM Business Monitor silently
You can install the IBM Business Monitor product package in silent installation mode.
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Installing prerequisite software
Hardware and software requirements
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