Deciding which steps to follow

If you have not already done so, install Apache HTTP Server and DB2 UDB, then obtain the product CD for WebSphere Application Server or download the product from the Web. The IBM Developer Kit comes with WebSphere Application Server. Instructions for installation follow:

  1. Install Apache HTTP Server.
  2. Install DB2 UDB 7.2.
  3. Install WebSphere Application Server 4.0 using the Custom Installation option. Installs the IBM Developer Kit and WebSphere Application Server products.

If your system is not connected to the network, also complete the steps in "Setting up TCP/IP for standalone operations".