Preparing the System for WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5

Before you begin the installation of WebSphere 8.5.5 on IBM i systems, you should perform the steps in this section.

• All editions of WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 use the Installation Manager 1.5.3 or higher to install and maintain the product.

• Review the installation checklist at the below link and apply any requested PTFs:

  http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/wasinfo/v8r5/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.websphere.installation.nd.iseries.doc%2Fae%2Ftins_is_check.html

• Download all the required software from the IBM site.

• Install the required IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition 7.0. This JDK is available in these versions depending on the bitness of your system:

  • IBM WebSphere SDK 7.0 32 bit (5761-JV1 option 14), PTF SI46212

  • IBM WebSphere SDK 7.0 64 bit (5761-JV1 option 15), PTF SI46211

    

• 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 V8.5.5 for IBM i.