IBM Connections release notes

The release notes for IBM® Connections explain compatibility, installation, and other getting-started issues.

Contents

Announcement

The IBM Connections announcement notification describes the following information. Additional overview information is available at http://www.ibm.com/software/products/en/conn.

  • Detailed product description, including a description of new function
  • Product-positioning statement
  • Packaging and ordering details
  • International compatibility information

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the IBM Connections system requirements topic.

Installing IBM Connections

For step-by-step installation instructions, refer to the Installing section of the product documentation.
Note: Once mandatory tasks are completed, go to fix central to obtain the latest iFixes and apply them as described in Updating IBM Connections to ensure the deployment will have the latest set of software fixes.

Migrating IBM Connections

Before migrating to 5.5, obtain the latest iFixes and apply them as described in Updating IBM Connections to ensure the deployment will have the latest set of software fixes required for migration.

Known problems

Known problems are documented in the form of individual tech notes in the IBM Connections.Support Portal. As problems are discovered and resolved, the IBM Support team updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find work arounds or solutions to problems.