Knowledge Collection: Migration planning for WebSphere Application Server
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Abstract
A focused compilation of links to documents and resources to help you plan and perform your migration to IBM® WebSphere® Application Server.
 
 
Content

Planning V7.0.x V6.1.x V6.0.x V5.x V4.x z/OS Other
Overview
Education and Tutorials
Forums and Blogs
APARs and Fixes
Change history


Overview

The primary purpose of this material is to provide information required to plan and execute a successful migration between different versions of WebSphere Application Server. The goal is to provide a central set of information and references to enable customers of WebSphere Application Server to do this migration themselves without requiring assistance. There has been significant improvement over time in the area of WebSphere Application Server migration, but there are still some technical aspects involved in any migration scenario. These technical aspects can be addressed easier, and with reduced risk, if understood and addressed early. The overall process will always need careful planning and execution no matter how trivial the technical aspects might become for compatibility of applications themselves.

There are different migration scenarios. Migration scenarios are defined based on what combination of WebSphere Application Server versions are being migrated. There are different factors to consider based on what the "from" and "to" versions are that are being migrated. Each migration scenario is unique.

Migration Planning and Best Practices Guide

This presentation contains Migration planning recommendations and also contains all currently known Migration issues that have been encountered either through internal IBM testing or external customer contacts.

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Last updated 10/16/2008, includes information for WebSphere Application Server V7.0


Webcast replay: WebSphere Application Server Migration - Best Practices and Sources
This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange is designed to demonstrate how the migration from one version of IBM WebSphere Application Server to another. Recorded: August, 2008
Featuring Dana Duffield, WebSphere Application Server Migration Architect



Script Compatibility Document

This Script Compatibility document contains all known scripting issues that must be included in your Migration plan. The document's format is a brief summary of each scripting issue, followed by external references for more information. The real value of this document is that the information is in one centralized location.

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Education and Tutorials

Planning

WebSphere Application Server Migration Planning and Best Practices Guide
The planning guide for Migration has been presented to many customers with good feedback. This presentation contains Migration best practice recommendations and Migration issues that have been encountered either through internal IBM testing or external customer interactions.

WebSphere Training and Technical Enablement
This Web site provides a comprehensive list of the formal education offerings. If you would like to have someone discuss with you the options for customized classes or mentored workshops, please contact IBM using the contact information below.

The Ideal WebSphere Development Environment
This article describes the ideal environment for WebSphere Application Server and closely related WebSphere products, such as WebSphere Portal. The word "environment" is used in the largest sense possible -- it includes virtually every aspect of enterprise application ownership, from development to production. This article explains why each stage is necessary, and ways of reducing costs, when appropriate.

WebSphere Application Server detailed system requirements
This list identifies the supported releases of WebSphere Application Server from which you can select specific detailed system requirements.

J2EE and WebSphere Application Server
Learn about using Java™ 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE™) and IBM WebSphere Application Server with this list of essential reading, compiled for customers, consultants, and other technical specialists by IBM Software Services for WebSphere.

Sample Scripts for WebSphere Application Server V5 and V6
These sample scripts let you automate common administration tasks and configure security in WebSphere Application Server Versions 5 and 6. Download them and run them as is, or modify them to suit your environment.

IBM Jacl to Jython Conversion Assistant
The IBM Jacl to Jython Conversion Assistant (Jacl2Jython) is a program that assists in converting WebSphere administrative (wsadmin) scripts written in Jacl into Jython syntax.

WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Migration planning
This link contains additional z/OS® information that will help you plan and execute your Migration.

WebSphere Application Server Migration - Best Practices and Sources
This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange is designed to demonstrate how the migration from one version of IBM WebSphere Application Server to another has been a steadily improving story.
Forums and Blogs

Forums and Community
Get involved in the WebSphere community by participating in discussion forums and newsgroups.
APARs and Fixes

Fixes by version for WebSphere Application Server
A comprehensive list of recommended, generally available (GA) fixes for WebSphere Application Server releases.
Change history
Date Description
30 Jan 2007 Original draft published.
30 Mar 2007 Updated Migration Presentation under "Overview" section.
15 Oct 2007 Created z/OS tab which will contain all z/OS specific information.
15 Oct 2008 Added updates for WebSphere Application Server V7.0
 
 
Cross Reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Application Servers WebSphere Application Server - Express Install and migration AIX, HP-UX, i5/OS, Linux, OS/400, Solaris, Windows 6.1, 6.0, 5.1, 5.0, 4.0
Application Servers WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Migration z/OS 6.1, 6.0, 5.1, 5.0, 4.0
Application Servers Runtimes for Java Technology Java SDK
 
 


Document Information


Current web document: swg27008724.html
Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > Migration
Operating system(s): z/OS
Software version: 7.0
Software edition:
Reference #: 7008724
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Oct 29, 2008