Installing the product and additional software

Install WebSphere Application Server on AIX 5L, HP-UX, Linux, Linux on zSeries, Solaris, or Windows operating systems.

Before you begin

Before you use the installation tools, read this topic to prepare for installation and to learn about installation options. Also read the hardware and software requirements on the Supported hardware and software Web site.

[Windows 7] [This information only applies to Version 6.1.0.9 and later running on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.] Guidelines for installing WebSphere Application Server on some Windows operating systems:

For more supported software information, see the WebSphere® Application Server detailed system requirements.

  • [Windows 7] [Fix Pack 29 or later] Support for WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 on the Windows® 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems began with WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.0.29.
  • [Fix Pack 17 or later] Support for WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 on the Windows Server 2008 operating system began with WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.0.17.
  • [This information only applies to Version 6.1.0.9 and later running on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.] [Fix Pack 9 or later] Support for WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 on the Microsoft® Windows Vista operating system began with WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.0.9.

    See WebSphere Application Server support for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system for detailed information on that support.

  • There are differences between the Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 2008 operating systems and Windows 2008 operating system and previous Windows operating systems, particularly in the area of User Account Control (UAC). The following procedure should be followed when installing Websphere Application Server on a machine containing these operating systems.
    1. First, install Websphere Application Server Version 6.1.
      Perform your installation with an understanding of the differences between these operating systems and earlier Microsoft Windows operating systems. From the standpoint of Websphere Application Server installation and operation, one of the most significant changes for these operating systems is the introduction of UAC. UAC is enabled by default.
      • Choosing a user account

        Use the administrator account that was created when the operating system was installed to install WebSphere Application Server. This account is a member of the administrators group.

      • Choosing an installation location
        The following default installation directory is often used on other Windows operating systems:
        C:\Program Files\IBM\WebSphere\AppServer 
        However, WebSphere Application Server locates various log files and configuration files in the installation directory; and on the Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 2008 operating systems, files located under the Program Files directory can only be created or modified by applications running with Administrator privileges. On a machine running these operating systems, therefore, you can install Websphere Application Server in the user directory of the administrator account. Typically, this would be similar to the following directory:
        C:\Users\administrator_account_name\IBM\Websphere\AppServer 

        You might have to manually override the default selection to install in the recommended location.

        If you are using a standard user account, which does not have Administrator privileges, do not use an installation path that contains the Program Files directory because only users with Administrative privileges can access that directory. You can install the product in another location as long as the user has access and permissions for that location. For example, you can use the following directories:
        • C:\Users\administrator_account_name\IBM
        • c:\IBM
        Note: Websphere Application Server icons and shortcuts are not created in the Windows Start menu for any users other than the Administrator if you install under the Program Files directory (which is not recommended in any case). You must install to a directory other than Program Files if you want to have Websphere Application Server icons and shortcuts created in the Start menus of users with standard privileges.
      • Installing silently
        Performing a silent installation of Version 6.1 on a machine running the Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 2008 operating systems requires Administrator privileges.
        • If you launch the silent installation using standard user privileges, you are presented with an elevation prompt for Administrator privileges before you are allowed to continue.
          You can avoid this prompt by running the silent installation from a Command Prompt window that is opened by performing the following actions:
          • Right-click a Command Prompt shortcut.
          • Click Run As Administrator.
        • When you open the Command Prompt window as Administrator, an operating-system dialog appears that asks you if you want to continue. Click Continue to proceed.

        You might have to manually change the installLocation specification in your response file to point to the recommended installation directory.

      • Installing as a non-Administrator
        • If a non-Administrator tries to install Version 6.1 on a machine running the Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 2008 operating systems using the original Version 6.1 media, the operating system does not install the application using the non-Administrator's account. The operating system will require that the non-Administrator change to an account with elevated (Administrator) privileges.
        • To allow a user to install WebSphere Application Server as a non-Administrator on a machine running the Windows Vista operating system, an appropriate manifest must exist in the install.exe files. The manifest tells the operating system that Administrator privileges are not required. This manifest does not exist in the install.exe files on the original media for Version 6.1.

          Complete the procedure found in A non-Administrator might not be able to install WebSphere Application Server on a Microsoft Windows Vista operating system to replace the install.exe files with files that contain an appropriate manifest and run the installation as a non-Administrator.

        • Non-Administrators must not try to install Version 6.1 under the Program Files directory (which is not recommended in any case) because installation in that directory requires Administrator privileges.
      • Performing runtime operations after installation
        Immediately after installing Version 6.1, do not attempt to perform any of the following runtime operations:
        • Launching the Websphere Application Server runtime
        • Verifying the installation
        • Using the Profile Management tool or the manageprofiles command to create profiles
    2. Download and install the appropriate version of the Update Installer for WebSphere Software from the product support Web site.

      See Recommended fixes for WebSphere Application Server for a link to the appropriate Update Installer download page and installation instructions.

      [Windows 7] [Fix Pack 29 or later] Download and install the Update Installer for WebSphere Software Version 7.0.0.9 or later from the product support Web site.

      [Fix Pack 17 or later] Download and install the Update Installer for WebSphere Software Version 6.1.0.17 or later from the product support Web site.

      [This information only applies to Version 6.1.0.9 and later running on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.] [Fix Pack 9 or later] Download and install the Update Installer for WebSphere Software Version 6.1.0.9 or later from the product support Web site.

      Supported configurations Supported configurations: You can use the Update Installer for WebSphere Software Version 7.0 to install the fix packs for Version 6.1.sptcfg
    3. Download and install the latest code for the IBM® Installation Factory for WebSphere Application Server.

      See IBM Installation Factory for WebSphere Application Server V6.1 releases for the Installation Factory download page.

      Use Install Factory to create CIP at desired level and then run the install.

      Note: This step is only necessary if you are making a CIP image using the IBM Installation Factory for WebSphere Application Server. In this case, use the following service packs as they apply to your Windows operating system:
      • WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.0.9 or later applies to the Windows Vista operating system.
      • WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.0.17 or later applies to the Windows 2008 operating system.
      • WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.0.29 or later applies here to the Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 7 operating systems.
    4. If the Installation Factory cannot be used and the general availability version of WebSphere Application Server is used for the install on Windows 2008 and Windows 7, then the profile should not be created at the time of the install unless WebSphere Application Server is updated to the recommended level.
      • For BASE and EXPRESS installation

        Using silent install, add -OPT profileType="none" in the response file.

        Using GUI install, run install.exe/sh -OPT profileType="none" on the command line to launch the WebSphere Application Server installer.

      • For Network Deployment installation

        Using silent install, add -OPT profileType="none" in the response file.

        Using GUI install, select "none" on the WebSphere Application Server environment panel and click on "Yes" on the pop-up warning.

    5. Make sure that you are using IBM Java 2 Platform Standard Edition Development Kit (SDK) 1.5 Service Release 5 or later.
    6. Use the Update Installer for WebSphere Software Version 7.0 or later to install a service pack containing WebSphereApplication Server Version 6.1.0.9 or later.

      Specifically, for Windows 2008, install a service pack containing WebSphereApplication Server version 6.1.0.17 or later and for Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 7 install a service pack containing WebSphereApplication Server version 6.1.0.29 or later.

      Make sure that you use the same administrator account that you used for the Version 6.1 installation.

    7. You can now perform the following actions:

Except on the Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Vista operating system, the launchpad is the preferred method of starting the installation. Use the launchpad console to access the product overview, the installation guide, and the readme file. Use the launchpad to launch each installation procedure. See Using the launchpad to start the installation for more information.

[Windows] The installation procedure requires the installer ID to have the following advanced user rights, Act as part of the operating system and Log on as a service to install Windows services.

[AIX] [HP-UX] [Linux] [Solaris] The installer ID can be a non-root user ID. However, some installation procedures might require the installer ID to be the root user. One such example is the GSKit, which is required for using SSL with the IBM HTTP Server. After installing the IBM HTTP Server or the Web server plug-ins as a non-root user, log on as the root user and install GSKit. For detailed information on non-root limitations see, Limitations of non-root installers.

About this task

Use the information in this topic to learn about the types of installation available. This topic has links to more detailed installation topics.

Except on the Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Vista operating system, you can install a product using the installation wizard GUI or silent mode. The installation wizard performs the following actions:
  • Automatically checks prerequisites
  • Looks for a previous WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 installation to determine whether to let you add features to the product binaries or to install a new set of product binaries
  • Looks for a previous Version 6.1 installation to determine whether to let you upgrade from a trial installation to the real product
  • Installs the necessary product binaries
  • Creates a standalone application server node

Procedure

  1. Plan your installation as described in Planning the installation.
  2. Prepare your operating platform for installation as described in Preparing the operating system for product installation.
  3. Review the roadmap for installing the base product, as described in Roadmap: Installing the base product.
  4. Install the base product.

    If you cannot use a graphical user interface on your operating system, use the wizard in silent mode.

    Supported configurations [Windows 7] [Fix Pack 29 or later] Supported configurations: On the Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems, you might encounter the following error message when you launch a graphical user interface to install or uninstall the product:
    The installer is unable to run in graphical mode. Try running the installer with the -console or -silent flag". This issue is specific to using Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

    For more information, see the documentation about the problems using the graphical installation process.

    sptcfg
    Choose an installation scenario:

    The installer program does not support the ISMP-console installation method at this time.

    If you encounter a problem such as needing more disk space or temporary space or missing prerequisite packages on your system, cancel the installation, make the required changes, and restart the installation.

  5. You can also install optional components for use with the application server. Many of these components are included on the Supplements disc included with the application server. Use the Supplements disc to access installation programs and documentation for Application Client, IBM Support Assistant, Update Installer, GSKit, IBM HTTP Server, Installation Factory, and Web server plug-ins. You can also use the migration tools from this disc or copy the tools to your system.

    The Launchpad application in the root directory of the Supplements disc lets you install and view information about many of the components on the disc.

    The Supplements disc also has World Type and Devanagari fonts on Linux. Use your Linux system utilities to install the World Type fonts or the Devanagari fonts. Use your operating system utilities to install the Devanagari fonts on other operating systems. The Devanagari fonts support Hindi, Sanskrit, and some other languages.

  6. Optional: Install IBM HTTP Server.

    After installing a WebSphere Application Server product, you can use the application server to serve applications over the Internet. It is not necessary to install the IBM HTTP Server or another Web server.

    The installation solution diagrams in Planning the installation show the components that are present in different types of environments.

    See Installing IBM HTTP Server for more information about installing IBM HTTP Server.

  7. Optional: Install Web server plug-ins for IBM HTTP Server or another supported Web server.

    If you install the IBM HTTP Server or another Web server, you must then install a binary module for the Web server to enable it to communicate with WebSphere Application Server products.

    After installing a Web server plug-in, the Plug-ins installation wizard configures a new element in the application server configuration called a Web server definition. You can then manage applications for the Web server using the administrative console.

    See Installing Web server plug-ins for more information.

  8. Optional: Install the application clients.

    You do not need to install the Application Client unless an application that you are deploying was designed to run as a client application.

    See Installing Application Client for WebSphere Application Server for more information.

  9. Optional: Install the Update Installer for WebSphere Software.

    Use the Update Installer to install maintenance packages for any of the installable WebSphere software components in the product package. See Installing the Update Installer for WebSphere Software for more information.

  10. Optional: Use the Install and Migration Tools disk to access the Update Installer, migration tools, the IBM Support Assistant, and World Type fonts.

Results

You can install IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 6.x by following this procedure.

You can also install IBM HTTP Server, the Web server plug-ins for WebSphere Application Server, and the application clients for WebSphere Application Server.

What to do next

See Overview of migration, coexistence, and interoperability for information about migrating from a previous version of WebSphere Application Server.

See Fast paths for WebSphere Application Server for information about getting started deploying applications.




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