Use this procedure to install and customize product packages.
The information includes planning, preparing for, completing, and
maintaining product installations, including configuring the product
after installation.
Before you begin
Obtain the product code for distributed platforms in one
of the following ways:
- Insert the product disc.
- Download the installation image from the Passport
Advantage® site.
- Use the Installation Factory for WebSphere® Extended
Deployment to create a customized installation package (CIP).
About this task
Establishing application serving capability in new and
existing environments by installing the product requires you to first
plan and prepare your environment.
Procedure
- Prepare the environment in which WebSphere Application
Server Network Deployment exists if you intend to install the product
in a Network Deployment environment. You have the option
to configure one or more nodes that comprise your Network Deployment
cell. See Preparing WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment to
install the product
for more
information.
- Install the product. You can use the installation
wizard, or you can complete the silent installation process. See Installing the product
for more information.
If you want to install multiple installation packages, simplify
the process by creating a customized installation package (CIP) .
See Creating and installing customized packages
for more
information.
- Augment the existing Network Deployment profiles to use
the features of the product. See Using the graphical user interface to create profiles
for more information.