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 Java 2 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. Installing iPlanet Web Server Enterprise Edition 4.1
  2. Installing Oracle 8i Release 3 (8.1.7)
  3. Configuring Oracle 8i Release 3 (8.1.7) for use with WebSphere Application Server
  4. Installing WebSphere Application Server--Custom Installation option
  5. Testing the installation
  6. Testing with an enterprise bean