The WebSphere Application Server family of interoperable products provides a next-generation application server on an industry-standard foundation. The IBM WebSphere Application Server family is divided into the following packages for Version 5. Each edition addresses a distinct set of scenarios and needs. WebSphere Application Server includes:
This edition is a lightweight server for static content, servlets, and JavaServer Pages (JSP) files, but does not support enterprise beans.
This edition addresses the basic programming and run-time needs of desktop developers and single-server production scenarios. The run-time environment for this edition addresses standards-based programming for Web and component-based programming, as well as Web services.
The administration model for this edition presumes a single-server environment with no clustering for failover or workload balancing, and with no centralized administration of multiple server instances. However, you can add a stand-alone node to a centrally administered network (the cell) at any time after installing the following product, Network Deployment that controls the cell.
This edition addresses application servers running in multiple-server production scenarios. It provides centralized administration, as well as basic clustering and caching support.
This edition addresses the advanced programming and run-time needs of developers looking to build new V5.0.x applications that integrate with existing applications. It provides a solid foundation for business integration by introducing programming functions for business process management, integration adapters, rules management, and message transformations.
This edition integrates the WebSphere Application Server product and the Network Deployment product into a single package that leverages the unique qualities of service inherent to the z/OS platform. It addresses standards-based programming for Web and component-based programming, as well as Web services, and provides centralized administration of multiple server instances, as well as basic clustering and caching support.
Version 5.0 packaging
Description of installation images
The WebSphere software platform for e-business starts with a foundation formed from Web application serving and integration. The WebSphere Application Server family lets you quickly, reliably and flexibly enable your business for the Web. It provides the core software to deploy, integrate and manage your e-business applications. WebSphere Application Server supports custom-built applications, based on integrated WebSphere software platform products, or on other third-party products. Such applications can range from dynamic Web presentations to sophisticated transaction processing systems.
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WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment,
and WebSphere Application Server Enterprise are interoperable building blocks.
The base product CDs are included in the Network Deployment package. The Network
Deployment package CDs are included in the Enterprise package.
Included with all packages are the Data Direct Technologies JDBC Drivers and the IBM WebSphere Application Server Toolkit (ASTK) compact disks (CDs).
In addition, the Network Deployment package and the Integration Server package include the IBM Directory Server and the DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition products.