Deciding which steps to follow

First, check the WebSphere Application Server Supported Hardware, Software, and APIs Web site at www.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/doc/latest/prereq.html to ensure that you have the correct prerequisites, including operating system patches. If you have not already done so, set the kernel parameters and then obtain the product CD-ROM for WebSphere Application Server or download the product from the Web site www.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/download.html. WebSphere Application Server comes with the Java 2 SDK and IBM HTTP Server. Instructions for installation follow:

  1. Setting kernel parameters, as needed
  2. Installing WebSphere Application Server--Custom Installation option
  3. Testing the installation
  4. Testing with an enterprise bean