Configuring the IBM Rational Web Platform

The IBM Rational Web Platform (RWP) provides server-side support for Web interfaces to various IBM products.
RWP is installed with a default configuration, which is suitable for most sites. Some sites may need to modify the RWP configuration after installation to accommodate various host- or site-specific requirements. For example:

RWP includes a Web server derived from the WebSphere (WAS) Embedded Express and IBM HTTP Server (IHS). For additional information about WAS, see the WebSphere Application Server page. For additional information about IHS, see the IBM Publications Center.

On UNIX system and Linux, RWP always runs a single instance of the RWP servlet.

Uninstalling and reinstalling a product that includes RWP may cause you to lose RWP configuration settings upon reinstallation. Before upgrading a product that utilizes RWP (such as Rational ClearCase or Rational® RequisitePro®), save your configuration file (rational/common/rwp/IHS/conf) prior to uninstalling and reinstalling the product.

If you are currently using Open SSL certificates and are upgrading your point product, see the procedures in Converting Open SSL certificates to IBM SSL.

When installing RWP on UNIX system and Linux, the installer may hang if the X Windows environment is not configured correctly for the user running the installation. You avoid this problem by logging on as root or another user for whom the X Windows environment is configured correctly.
Note: The Rational Web Platform supports only the Web interfaces to IBM products. Using it to serve other Web applications or content is not supported.


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