Installing, uninstalling, and updating the SDK

This topic describes how to install, uninstall, and update the SDK.

• Upgrading to SDK 3.0 from a previous version
  
• Default SDK installation
  This topic describes the steps to perform a default installation of the SDK.
• Installing the SDK using the Pirut GUI
  You can install the SDK using the Pirut graphical package manager.
• The cellsdk script
  The cellsdk script is used to install, update or uninstall the SDK. This script is a wrapper with most of the work done by YUM-based tools.
• Upgrading from RHEL5 Developer to RHEL5 Product
  It is possible to "upgrade" the SDK from the RHEL5 Developer to the RHEL5 Product version simply by downloading the ISO image for RHEL5 Product from Passport Advantage^® and accepting the license.
• Installing additional SDK components
  
• Uninstalling the SDK
  The following topics describe how to uninstall the SDK.
• Updating the SDK
  The SDK can be updated with a new version using the cellsdk script update option.
• The SDK backout procedure
  This topic describes how to back out a Fix Pack or interim fix that was applied using the cellsdk update option.
• Building the SPU-Isolation component
  This topic describes the procedures to perform after installing the SPU Isolation component.
• Configuring the Eclipse IDE
  This topic describes how to finish the installation of the Eclipse IDE.
• Setting up a YUM server for the SDK
  This topic is for advanced users who want to set up a local YUM server. A YUM server allows multiple users to access the SDK files without having to download them from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center Web site or use the ISO images. A YUM server is useful if your company has a firewall that prevents direct access to the Internet.
• Troubleshooting the SDK installation
  This topic describes what to do if things go wrong when using the cellsdk script.