IBM Applying TIP 2.2 fix packs directly to a TIP 2.1 installation - United States TIPL2; TIPL2INST; tivoli Integrated portal; feature pack TECHNOTE (FAQ)

QUESTION
 Can Tivoli Integrated Portal 2.2 fix packs be applied directly to a TIP 2.1 installation?


ANSWER
In order to apply TIP 2.2 fix packs, the target TIP installation must already be at TIPCore 2.2.0 or newer. TIP 2.1 installations must be upgraded to TIP 2.2 using the TIP 2.2.0.1 feature pack. The TIP 2.2.0.1 feature pack can be acquired from IBM Fix Central [http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=ibm~Tivoli&product=ibm/Tivoli/Tivoli+Integrated+Portal&release=All&platform=All&function=all]. 

The following three items should be obtained from Fix Central: 

 * 2.2.0.1-TIV-TIP-<platform>-RP0001 
 * 2.2.0.1-TIV-TIP-FITSuit-RP0001vx 
 * 2201-fixpack-guide-PDF.pdf



To determine the installed TIPCore version, review the DE listIU command output. Details on the listIU command are included in the following technical note: 
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21615989 [http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21615989]
Can I apply a TIP 2.2 fix pack directly to a TIP 2.1 installation? Can I apply a TIP 2.2 fix pack directly to a TIP 2.1 installation? 
In order to apply TIP 2.2 fix packs, the target TIP installation must already be at TIPCore 2.2.0 or newer. TIP 2.1 installations must be upgraded to TIP 2.2 using the TIP 2.2.0.1 feature pack.