This topic describes how to install the Application Client
for WebSphere Application Server using the installation image on the
product CD-ROM.
Before you begin
Running
client applications that communicate with a WebSphere Application
Server requires that elements of the Application Server are installed
on the system on which the client applications run. However, if the
system does not have the Application Server installed, you can install
Application Client, which provides a stand-alone client run-time environment
for your client applications.
See the Supported Prerequisites page for more information
on supported product platforms.The steps that follow provide enough detail to guide you
through preparing for, choosing, and installing the variety of options
and features provided. To prepare for installation and to make yourself
familiar with installation options, complete the steps in this topic
and read the related topics, before you start to use the installation
tools.
It is recommended that you have 350 MB of temporary disk
space available before beginning the installation.
Important: If you are logged in as a root user and attempt to
uninstall an instance of Application Client that a non-root user installed,
the Windows registry will be wiped clean for the Application Client
instance that the root user installed. If you need to uninstall an
instance of Application Client that a non-root user has installed,
be sure that you are logged in as the non-root user.
Attention: Make sure that you use IBM
Update Installer (UPDI) Version 6.0.x.x when installing Application
Client Version 6.0.x Fix Packs. Using a later Application Client version
will create problems if, in the future, you install a later Application
Client version on the same machine.