Use the following links to find relevant supplemental information
about installation and customization. The information resides on IBM® and
non-IBM Internet sites, whose sponsors control the technical accuracy
of the information.
These links are provided for convenience. Often, the information
is not specific to the IBM WebSphere® Application
Server product, but is useful in all or in part for understanding
the product. When possible, links are provided to technical papers
and Redbooks® that supplement the broad coverage
of the release documentation with in-depth examinations of particular
product areas.
One important link is:
How to buy WebSphere Application Server
software
This IBM website describes pricing and technical details.
If you have already purchased the software, view links to additional
information about:
Planning, business scenarios, and IT
architecture
- Supported hardware and software
The
official site for determining product prerequisites for hardware and
software for all WebSphere Application Server products.
- IBM developerWorks® WebSphere
The
home of technical information for developers working with WebSphere products. You can download WebSphere software, take a fast path to developerWorks zones, such as VisualAge® Java or WebSphere Application Server, learn about WebSphere products through a newcomers
page, tutorials, technology previews, training, and Redbooks,
get answers to questions about WebSphere products,
and join the WebSphere community, where you can keep
up with the latest developments and technical papers.
- IBM WebSphere Application Server library and
information centers website
The IBM WebSphere Application Server Library website
contains links to all WebSphere Application Server
information centers, for all versions. It also lets you access each
information center in your native language.
- IBM WebSphere Application Server home page
The IBM WebSphere Application Server home page
contains useful information, including support links and downloads
for maintenance packages, APARs, tools, and trials.
- IBM WebSphere software platform home page
The IBM WebSphere software platform home page introduces WebSphere products and describes how companies
can easily transform to an e-business, with software that can grow
as fast as the business it supports.
- WebSphere Application
Server Edge components library and information centers website
The
information center for WebSphere Application Server
Edge components contains complete documentation for the Caching Proxy
and the Load Balancer.
Programming instructions and examples
- IBM developerWorks
IBM developerWorks contains many excellent
resources for developers, including tutorials on web development-related
topics. There is an excellent tutorial on the JDBC API.
- IBM Redbooks
The IBM Redbooks site
contains many documents that are related to WebSphere Application
Server.
Programming specifications
Administration
- WebSphere technical
library on developerWorks
The WebSphere library includes a wide range
of content, including technical articles, downloads, product documentation,
and tutorials
- The IBM Terminology
website
The IBM Terminology website consolidates
the terminology from many IBM products in one convenient location.
In addition to base computer terminology, terms and definitions from IBM brands
and product families are included and explained.
Support
- Steps to getting support for WebSphere Application Server
Whether
you are a new user looking for basic information, or an experienced
user looking for a specific workaround, you can benefit immediately
from IBM's extensive Web-based support. Download fixes, search on
keywords, find how-to information, and possibly solve a problem --
all before contacting IBM Software Support directly.
Support page for WebSphere Application
ServerTake advantage of the Web-based Support and Service
resources from WebSphere Application Server to quickly
find answers to your technical questions. Easily access the latest
recommended product maintenance, find workarounds to technical problems,
or register to receive email from IBM Support.
IBM Software Support portalTake advantage
of the Web-based Support and Service resources from IBM to
quickly find answers to your technical questions. You can easily access
this extensive Web-based support through the IBM Software
Support portal and search by product category, or by product name.
If you are experiencing problems specific to WebSphere Application
Server, for example, click WebSphere Application Server or WebSphere Application Server for z/OS® in
the product list. The WebSphere Application Server
Support page displays.
IBM e-server Support: Fix CentralA
web facility for downloading fixes for hardware and operating systems,
including z/OS and IBM i.
- Adobe Acrobat
website
This Adobe website
offers a free download of the Adobe Acrobat
Reader product.