How to Install Add-Ins

This section describes the steps required to install add-ins from a .jar file so that the content is available to users. You must complete these steps on your CA Clarity application server. Before installing an add-in, make sure you have the required CA Clarity PPM version installed.

Important! If you are upgrading from a previous version the add-in, check the compatibility chart in the add-in release notes to see if an upgrade for the add-in is required or optional.

The following process details how to install add-ins on your CA Clarity PPM server:

  1. Download the .iso image file.
  2. Extract the .jar file.
  3. Stop the services.
  4. Install the add-in.
  5. Start the services.
  6. Apply the add-in.

    Do this step if you have an existing installation of the add-in or if you have configured CA Clarity PPM views that are modified by installing the add-in.