Help content configurations

You can configure the web archive to access help content in one of three ways. You can access help from the remote IBM® Documentation that is on the Internet, you can install the help content locally on your computer, or you can download and deploy the help content on a help server on your network.
Descriptions of the help configurations Consider the configuration options and select one that meets the needs of your organization.
Table 1. Table 1. Help content configurations
Setup type Description Installation Manager Help System page selection
1. Remote help
  • You access content directly from the public IBM Documentation.
  • Content is always the latest version.
  • Requires the smallest amount of space because only the infrastructure is installed.
  • An internet connection is required.
  • No additional setup is required.
  • This configuration is the default selection.
 Access help from the web
2. Local help
  • Content is installed on your computer.
  • An Internet connection is not required to view the content.
  • When changes are available from a remote update site, you can install them.
 Download help and access the content locally
3. Intranet help
  • An administrator in your organization downloads and installs the help content on a server in your intranet network.
  • Team members redirect their help clients to access the help on the server without an Internet connection.
  • Used primarily in enterprise environments that have limited Internet access.
 Access help from a server on your intranet
Considerations for selecting a configuration

Review the list of considerations to make when you are selecting a help configuration for yourself or your organization.

Table 2. Table 2. Considerations for selecting a configuration
Consideration Remote help Local Help Intranet help
To configure the help, an Internet connection is required Yes Yes* Yes*
To view the help, an Internet connection is required Yes No No
The configuration is appropriate for an environment with limited Internet access No Yes Yes
An administrator must set up the help No Yes No
Users must set up the help No Yes Yes
Periodic updates are required No Yes Yes
Note: *An internet connection is not required if your product is installed with the full set of documentation.

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