Getting started with IBM
WebSphere Application Server, Advanced Edition

Welcome to Version 4.0. This page highlights the information that will help you get started quickly. See the left-hand navigation panel for more topics.

Revision history
Provides information about the documentation version and updates

Transitioning from Version 3.5 to Version 4.0
What Version 3.5 veterans need to know, in a nutshell


What is new in Version 4.0.x
Concise summary of what is new or changed


Starting the product
Start the product so that you can try it out!


Tutorials
"Learn by doing." Follow the step-by-step tutorials to perform several common tasks with code samples


Using the administrative tools
Look up administrative information by the task that you want to perform, the tool that you want to use, or the resource that you want to administer
Obtaining code samples and examples
Learn how to obtain code samples provided by this product


Concepts and terminology
Access definitions of several key product and J2EE concepts


Installation documents
Obtain PDF versions of the case-specific installation documents and more


Installation prerequisites
Review the software and hardware prerequisites prior to installing the product


J2EE specification
Visit the Sun Microsystems Web site to learn about J2EE specification with which the product complies

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Additional documents for getting started
Release Notes
Consult the release notes for last minute tips, problems, and workarounds
README file
An overview of key Web sites, product documentation, and legal information
Getting Started book
Understand the concepts and capabilities of the various product editions
Building Business Solutions book
Learn how the product can be used to create an e-business infrastructure
Product Javadoc
Consult the product API documentation in preparation for application development