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. WebSphere Application Server comes with the IBM Java 2TM Software Developer's Kit (SDK) and IBM HTTP Server. Instructions for installation follow:

  1. Installing iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1 describes how to install iPlanet Web Server, verify the installation, and stop the Web server.
  2. Installing WebSphere Application Server 4.0 -- Advanced Single Server Edition describes how to install WebSphere Application Server by using the Custom Installation option.
  3. Testing the installation describes how to test the installation and configuration of your WebSphere system.
  4. Testing with an enterprise bean describes how to test your WebSphere configuration by using an enterprise bean and the Increment sample.