This topic describes hardware and software prerequisites for installing WebSphere Application Server for z/OS.
See the Supported hardware and software Web page for the complete up-to-date listings on what is supported.
If there is a conflict between the information provided in the information center and the information on the Supported hardware and software pages, the information at the Web site takes precedence. Prerequisites information in the information center is provided as a convenience only.
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Version 6 Release 1 requires z/OS or z/OS.e Version 1 Release 6 and runs on any hardware that supports the required operating system software.
For detailed hardware and software requirements for installing WebSphere Application Server for z/OS, see Driving system requirements.
For detailed hardware and software requirements for customizing and running WebSphere Application Server for z/OS application serving environments, see Target system requirements.