Deciding which steps to follow

First, check the WebSphere Application Server Supported Hardware, Software, and APIs Web site at www.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/doc/latest/prereq.html to ensure that you have the correct prerequisites, including operating system patches. If you have not already done so, change kernel parameters as needed and install the Web server and database. Then, obtain the product CD-ROM for WebSphere Application Server or download the product from the Web site www.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/download.html. WebSphere Application Server comes with the HP-UX SDK. Instructions for installation follow:

  1. Change kernel parameters, as needed.
  2. Install iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 or iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1.
  3. Install Oracle 8i Release 2 (8.1.6) or Oracle 8i Release 3 (8.1.7).
  4. Configure Oracle 8i Release 2 (8.1.6) or Oracle 8i Release 3 (8.1.7)
  5. Install WebSphere Application Server by using the Custom Install option.