Add on new capability using the Configuration Wizard

We do not have to wait until the next release to add on new features. From the Modify option, we can add Web Content Manager to the portal installation, and use the Solution Installer to distribute Portal Application Archive applications to the environment.

All Modify topology options assume that we already installed IBM WebSphere Portal.

Install a PAA File

PAA files provide us with add-ons (applications and solutions) that were not included when installinged the current release of the product. We can download PAA files from the Solutions Catalog or develop our own PAA files.

PAA files must reside on the system to deploy the files. After placing the PAA files in the correct location, upload these files into the configuration wizard. The configuration wizard lists the components of the PAA files we can install. We can deploy all of these components to a single portal. We can also choose to run the workflow multiple times to deploy specific components of the PAA file to different portals or virtual portals.

See an example of using a PAA file

For example, we can go to the Solutions Catalog to download the Content Template Catalog with Site Builder. First, download the PAA file needed for this solution to the correct system. Next, use the configuration wizard to install and deploy the PAA file to start building sites. The Content Template Catalog provides us with templates containing pre-configured portlets, slide shows, carousels, and more.

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Configuration Wizard