developerWorks is conducting a pilot of a simpler, more flexible download and install program called IBM Installation Manager. As a result, for Rational Manual Tester, there are two options for downloading your trial: Installation Manager, or Download Director.
Download using the new IBM Installation Manager (recommended) IBM Installation Manager downloads and installs Rational trial software. With Installation Manager, you can choose the components of a trial you want to install, and you can even install and manage multiple trials at once. Download and then run Installation Manager to install the software described on this page. After the installation is complete you can modify, update, or uninstall the trial software using the Installation Manager (on Windows® platforms, use Start > All Programs > Installation Manager). The estimated download time using Installation Manager over a 1.5Mbps connection is 29 minutes. Learn more about this application in the Installation Manager FAQ.
To download using Download Director or HTTP, click the Multiplatform link below. The estimated download time using Download Director over a 1.5Mbps connection is 1 hour, 18 minutes. Download Director, which requires a Java-enabled browser, provides pause-and-resume capability, high-speed transfer, and file access through firewalls.
Rational Functional Tester: This advanced, automated functional and regression testing tool is for testers and GUI developers who need superior control for testing applications based on Java™, Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET®, and Web technologies.
Rational Performance Tester: This load and performance testing solution is for teams concerned about the scalability of their Web-based applications.
