This post is basically to help the software testers who are interested to start using the RFT-Rational functional tester as the automation tool for their needs to automate their test efforts.
So basically the first and foremost thing to start with is,
where can I get the RFT latest installer to download ?
It is Free for IBMers to use for their work purpose. Read the full rules and regulations to use.
You go to Xtreme leverege site and start downloading the installers mentioned below.
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/dswdown/dswdown.wss/web/resultsActionDesc#anchor
It is only for IBMers to download. Need their intranet credentials to download.
The following are the required packages for installation along with their part numbers.
IBM Rational Functional Tester V8.1Multiplatform Multilingual eAssembly (Core) (CR93MML)
IBM Rational Functional Tester V8.1 Multilingual Multiplatform Part 1 (CZ3KXML)
IBM Rational Functional Tester V8.1 Multilingual Multiplatform Part 2 (CZ3KYML)
IBM Rational Functional Tester V8.1 Setup Multilingual Multiplatform Part (CZ3KWML)
IBM Rational Functional Tester V8.1 Multiplatform Multilingual Activation Kit (CZ3KVML)
Quick Start Guide for IBM Rational Functional Tester V8.1 Multilingual Multiplatform - READ ME FIRST (CZ3KUML)
The important Reading material to install and use the RFT is well explained in the following link.
It contains Installtion steps,Testing,Using,tours,Tutorials, Samples and trouble shooting as well here.
Information center for the RFT:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/rfthelp/v8r1/index.jsp
Product Information:
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/awdtools/tester/functional/index.html