WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus, Version 6.2.0 Operating Systems: AIX, HP-UX, i5/OS, Linux, Solaris, Windows


Identifying available resources

Identify your assets to make the best use of those resources already available and also to make informed purchasing decisions.

Before you begin

You must be familiar with your current hardware and software. Prepare a list of the available assets.

About this task

You are assessing your current enterprise information system to determine if you require any additional hardware or software to meet your business needs.
Procedure
  1. Itemize each piece of physical hardware. Note:
    • Amount of installed memory
    • Number and type of installed microprocessors
    • External media
    • Whether a particular unit can be upgraded
  2. Itemize the currently installed software and database applications. Note:
    • Function
    • Breadth of use across the company
    • Security requirements
  3. List your current IT personnel and note whether you have available the means for installation and maintenance of WebSphere® ESB, as well as the required expertise in database management. Make sure all involved have user IDs with the appropriate authorizations to successfully install all products and files.

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