WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment is an essential prerequisite for a successful product installation. Before you begin the installation process, you must prepare your Network Deployment environment.
A basic topology consists of a single deployment manager, a single on demand router (ODR), and two application servers. Use three workstations (A, B, and C) for this basic topology. Set up the deployment manager and the nodes with one workstation by combining the requirements of workstations A and B if it is a high-power workstation. Otherwise, set up workstations A and B separately for optimal performance. Set up the deployment manager, workstation A, first.