You can install WebSphere Application Server on z/OS systems. Order the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS product to get started.
The WebSphere Application Server for z/OS product lets you create unlimited numbers of stand-alone application servers using the customization dialog. However, the real strength of the product is the ability to create and manage Network Deployment environments, with managed application server nodes across a sysplex. You can manage all of the application servers as a group or cell by using the administrative console of the deployment manager. A deployment manager manages the configuration for all the managed nodes in its cell and deploys applications to any managed node in the cell. Use the customization dialog to create deployment managers and managed server nodes, and to federate existing stand-alone application servers into your cell.
The main reason to use managed nodes in a cell versus using the same number of stand-alone application servers is the centralized administration that the deployment manager provides for the cell. Another advantage is the ability to create clusters in a managed node that the deployment manager can then manage with simple workload balancing.
Feature packs are optional product extensions. They are available on downloadable installation images, and are not available on disc.
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installation instructions, see Installing the Feature Pack for Web Services on z/OS systems .
See your IBM representative for licensing information, or visit the How to buy WebSphere Application Server software Web site.