Preparing System for WebSphere Application Server 9.0
Before you begin the installation of WebSphere 9.0 on IBM i systems, you should perform the steps in this section.
All editions of WebSphere Application Server V9.0 use the Installation Manager 1.8.5 or higher to install and maintain the product.
Review the installation checklist at the below link and apply any requested PTFs:
Download all the required software from the IBM site.
Install the required IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition 8.0. This JDK is available in these versions depending on the bitness of your system.
The following table lists the IBM i Group PTFs that are included in the WebSphere Application Server Group PTF, along with the versions, that were tested with WebSphere Application Server V9 for IBM i.
Operating System |
Area |
Group PTF Number |
Group PTF Level Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
IBM I 7.1 |
Database |
SF99701 |
#40 |
Java |
SF99572 |
#25 |
|
IBM HTTP Server |
SF99368 |
#42 |
|
IBM I 7.2 |
Database |
SF99702 |
#12 |
Java |
SF99716 |
#10 |
|
IBM HTTP Server |
SF99713 |
#16 |