Deciding which steps to follow

Install DB2 UDB and then obtain the product CD for WebSphere Application Server or download the product from the Web. Instructions for installing the products follow:

  1. Install DB2 UDB 6.1 or DB2 UDB 7.1. Both installation instructions describe how to install DB2 UDB and an appropriate fixpack.
  2. Install WebSphere Application Server 3.5 using the Custom Install option

If your system is not connected to the network, also complete the steps in "Setting up TCP/IP for standalone operations".