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. WebSphere Application Server comes with the Sun SDK. If you have not already done so, 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. Instructions for installation follow:

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