This topic describes one of the installation options for a customized installation package (CIP) that includes the IBM® WebSphere® Application Server product and one or more maintenance packages. This topic describes how to use the Installation wizard to upgrade the Express product to the base product.
This topic describes one of the available installation procedures.
If this topic does not describe the procedure that you meant to select, click the link to the description of the appropriate installation procedure before you issue the install command.
Knowing which components to install and in what order to install them is important. Before starting this installation, read the "Planning the installation" topic in the WebSphere Application Server, Version 7.0 Information Center. The planning diagrams show typical topologies for the product. The solutions are also available through the Installation solution diagrams link in the launchpad. Also read the "Using the launchpad to start the installation" topic.
Perform the following installation to upgrade an Express installation to the base WebSphere Application Server product.
This procedure results in upgrading an Express installation to the base WebSphere Application Server product.
You can install the CIP again to add features or install maintenance. Or you can use the Profile Management Tool to create more standalone application servers.
See the documentation on profiles for more information.
If you have already created the topology that you require, try deploying an application in your environment.
Deploy an application to get started!
See Fast paths for WebSphere Application Server to get started deploying applications.
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