This topic applies only on the i5/OS operating system.

Preparing the operating system for installation

Select the product components that you intend to install and verify that the product prerequisites are met. Also, plan for the amount of time required to perform each step of the installation.

About this task

Use this procedure to verify that you are ready to install. Complete the following procedure before you begin to install the product on your iSeries system.

Procedure

  1. Determine if WebSphere® Application Server is already installed on your server.

    You install a feature pack on a WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 installation.

    1. Enter the Display Software Resources (DSPSFWRSC) command on a CL command line.
    2. Look for an entry with the product Resource ID 5733W61.
      • If you do not find the product Resources ID, then this product has not been installed on your iSeries server.
      • If a previous version of WebSphere Application Server is installed on your server, read the coexistence instructions before you install the new version.
    3. Read Overview of migration, coexistence, and interoperability if you plan to migrate from the previous version to this version.
  2. Determine the time requirements for installation.

    Plan to set aside enough time for each step of the process. Depending on your server specifications, the process may take more or less time than the estimates provided in this documentation.

    Attention: The installation process might require at least one initial program load (IPL or restart) of the server, if you need to install an i5/OS cumulative PTF package.
    Task Estimated time
    Preparing for the installation
    Reading Release Notes and migration instructions, and verifying hardware and software prerequisites. 1-2 hours1
    Obtaining the product and current fixes. Up to 2 weeks
    Installing any additional products and i5/OS cumulative PTF package. 1-2 hours
    Installing WebSphere Application Server
    Installing WebSphere Application Server on your iSeries server2 45-120 minutes
    Installing WebSphere Application Server Group PTF (depends on your system) Up to 2 hours
    Creating an initial configuration 30 minutes
    Starting WebSphere Application Server for the first time 1-20 minutes
    Verifying the installation 10 minutes

    1 This estimate applies if all product prerequisites are met. It does not take into account the time required to install additional prerequisite software.

    2 Actual time requirement depends on the method used. Installing the product from the CD-ROM drive of your iSeries server takes less time than installing it from a remote workstation.

  3. Optional: Verify that your system and workstation meet all hardware and software prerequisites, and install prerequisite software if necessary.

    The iSeries server and workstation prerequisites for feature packs are the same as for a Version 6.1 product installation. Because you are installing a feature pack on your existing Version 6.1 installation, your server and workstation have the required hardware and software.

    For information on hardware and software prerequisites, refer to "iSeries prerequisites" and "Workstation prerequisites" in the information center for your WebSphere Application Server product.

What to do next

See Task overview: installing to continue the installation.

Go to "Planning to install Feature Pack for EJB 3.0."




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