Determine the time requirements for installation. Plan
to set aside enough time for each step of the process. Depending on your server
specifications, the process may take more or less time than the estimates
provided in this documentation.
Attention: The installation process might require at
least one initial program load (IPL or restart) of the server, if you need
to install an i5/OS cumulative PTF package.
Task |
Estimated time |
Preparing for the installation |
Reading Release Notes and migration instructions, and
verifying hardware and software prerequisites. |
1-2 hours1 |
Obtaining the product and current fixes. |
Up to 2 weeks |
Installing any additional products and i5/OS cumulative
PTF package. |
1-2 hours |
Installing WebSphere Application Server |
Installing WebSphere Application Server on your iSeries
server2 |
45-120 minutes |
Installing WebSphere Application Server Group PTF (depends
on your system) |
Up to 2 hours |
Creating an initial configuration |
30 minutes |
Starting WebSphere Application Server for the first
time |
1-20 minutes |
Verifying the installation |
10 minutes |
1 This estimate applies if all product prerequisites
are met. It does not take into account the time required to install additional
prerequisite software.
2 Actual time requirement
depends on the method used. Installing the product from the CD-ROM drive of
your iSeries server takes less time than installing it from a remote workstation.