Software requirements

The InterChange Server system consists of IBM WebSphere business integration software and third-party softwares used by InterChange Server.

Table 5, Table 6, Table 7, and Table 8 list the software requirements for the ICS system.

Note:
IBM supports the third-party product versions that are listed in Table 5, Table 6, Table 7, and Table 8. If you find a problem in one of the third-party product versions that is no longer supported by the third-party vendor, you might have to upgrade to a supported version.

Table 5. Software requirements for AIX

AIX Version and patch Comments
Operating system (one of the following required)
AIX 5L Version 5.1, maintenance level 5
AIX 5L Version 5.2, maintenance level 2
Database (one of the following required)
DB2 Universal Database(TM) Server and Client, Enterprise Server Edition Version 8.1 with FixPack 5 Provided with the product. It is required that DB2's client libraries are functioning.
Oracle Database Server and Client Version 8.1.7.4
Oracle Database Server and Client 9.2.0.4 (9i)
db2java.zip JDBC Driver for DB2 (If you are using DB2, you must obtain the supported version of the db2java.zip file and install it. If you are using Oracle or MS SQL Server, choose from the JDBC drivers listed in the Embedded components section of this table.) Version 8.1 (with FixPack 5) Type 2 Required when using DB2 for database requirement
IBM WebSphere MQ Server and Client Version 5.3.0.2 with CSD 07 Provided with the product
IBM WebSphere MQ Internet pass-thru (IPT) Version 1.3.2 (only with AIX 5.1) Required for support of Remote Agent. Supported for AIX 5.1 and JRE v1.4 only.
IBM High-Availability Cluster for Multiprocessing (HACMP) Version 5.1 Required for high-availability support
WebSphere Application Server, Enterprise Edition Version 5.0.2 or 5.1 Required for interfaces that use IBM WebSphere InterChange Server Access for Enterprise JavaBeans(TM) 1.1 or J2EE Java Connector Architecture 1.0
Application server (one of the following required for support of System Monitor)
WebSphere Application Server, Base Edition Version 5.0.2.4 or 5.1
Tomcat 4.1.24
Tomcat 4.1.27
X Window server software, such as X Window, CDE, or Motif Current patch level Must be installed on the same machine on which InterChange Server resides
X Window client emulation software, such as Reflection X or Hummingbird(R) Exceed Current patch level Required if Windows clients will be used to run InterChange Server installer
SMTP mail protocol e-mail system, such as Eudora, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange
Required for e-mail support
Netscape Navigator Version 4.7x Required to view documentation
Adobe Acrobat Version 4.0.5 and higher with Search option recommended Required to view documentation
IBM Java Development Kit 1.4.2 Required to compile maps and collaborations
DB2-supported C or C++ compiler, such as IBM Visual Age for C++ Version 5.0.2 Refer to DB2 documentation Required when using DB2 for database requirement
Embedded components (these components are embedded with the WebSphere InterChange Server product)
JDBC Driver (If you are using Oracle or MS SQL Server, choose one of the following drivers. If you are using DB2, you must obtain the supported version of the db2java.zip file and install it.)

JDBC Driver for SQL Version 3.3 type 4 Required when using MS SQL Server for database requirement
JDBC Driver for Oracle Version 3.3 type 4 Required when using Oracle for database requirement
IBM Java ORB IBM ORB 1.4.2 Required for communication between clients (such as tools and connectors) and InterChange Server
IBM JCE Version 1.4.2
IBM Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is included with the InterChange Server software structure. It does not require separate installation.
ITLM 2.1 License and software asset management tool. Required if you intend to monitor your asset inventory and software usage.


Table 6. Software requirements for Solaris

Solaris Version and patch Comments
Operating system (one of the following required)
Solaris 8 Recommended Patch Cluster as of Feb 11 2004
Solaris 9 Recommended Patch Cluster as of Feb 11 2004
Database (one of the following required)
DB2 Universal Database Server and Client, Enterprise Server Edition Version 8.1 with FixPack 5 Provided with the product. It is required that DB2's client libraries are functioning.
Oracle Database Server and Client Version 8.1.7.4
Oracle Database Server and Client 9.2.0.4 (9i)
db2java.zip JDBC Driver for DB2 (If you are using DB2, you must obtain the supported version of the db2java.zip file and install it. If you are using Oracle or MS SQL Server, choose from the JDBC drivers listed in the Embedded components section of this table.) Version 8.1 (with FixPack 5) Type 2 Required when using DB2 for database requirement
IBM WebSphere MQ Server and Client Version 5.3.0.2 with CSD 07 Provided with the product
IBM WebSphere MQ Internet pass-thru (IPT) Version 1.3.2 (Solaris 8 Only) Required for support of Remote Agent. Supported for Solaris 8 and JRE v1.4 only.
Sun Cluster Version 2.2 Option for high-availability support
Cluster Server Version 1.3 Option for high-availability support
WebSphere Application Server, Enterprise Edition Version 5.0.2 or 5.1 Required for interfaces that use IBM WebSphere InterChange Server Access for Enterprise JavaBeans 1.1 or J2EE Java Connector Architecture 1.0
Application server (one of the following required for support of System Monitor)
WebSphere Application Server, Base Edition Version 5.0.2.4 or 5.1
Tomcat 4.1.24
Tomcat 4.1.27
X Window server software, such as X Window, CDE, or Motif Current patch level Must be installed on the same machine on which InterChange Server resides
X Window client emulation software, such as Reflection X or Hummingbird Exceed Current patch level Required if Windows clients will be used to run InterChange Server installer
SMTP mail protocol e-mail system, such as Eudora, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange
Required for e-mail support
Netscape Navigator Version 4.7x Required to view documentation
Adobe Acrobat Version 4.0.5 and higher with Search option recommended Required to view documentation
Sun Java Development Kit 1.4.2.04 Required to compile maps and collaborations
DB2-supported C or C++ compiler, such as IBM Visual Age for C++ Version 5.0.2 Refer to DB2 documentation Required when using DB2 for database requirement
Embedded components (these components are embedded with the WebSphere InterChange Server product)
JDBC Driver (If you are using Oracle or MS SQL Server, choose one of the following drivers. If you are using DB2, you must obtain the supported version of the db2java.zip file and install it.)

JDBC Driver for SQL Version 3.3 type 4 Required when using MS SQL Server for database requirement
JDBC Driver for Oracle Version 3.3 type 4 Required when using Oracle for database requirement
IBM Java ORB IBM ORB 1.4.2 Required for communication between clients (such as tools and connectors) and InterChange Server
IBM JCE Version 1.4.2
Sun Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2.04 The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is included with the InterChange Server software structure. It does not require separate installation.
ITLM 2.1 License and software asset management tool. Required if you intend to monitor your asset inventory and software usage.


Table 7. Software requirements for HP-UX

HP-UX Version and patch Comments
Operating system
HP-UX BUNDLE11i - Required Bundle - Available version: June 2003 (B.11.11.0306.1). HP-UX 11i v1 Quality Pack (GOLDQPK11i) Available version: December 2003 (B.11.11.0312.4). Patch PHCO_29960 for HP-UX 11.11 required for JRE 1.4.1 HP-UX does not support the Brazilian Portuguese locale
Database (one of the following required)
DB2 Universal Database Server and Client, Enterprise Server Edition Version 8.1 with FixPack 5 Provided with the product. It is required that DB2's client libraries are functioning.
Oracle Database Server and Client Version 8.1.7.4
Oracle Database Server and Client 9.2.0.4 (9i)
db2java.zip JDBC Driver for DB2 (If you are using DB2, you must obtain the supported version of the db2java.zip file and install it. If you are using Oracle or MS SQL Server, choose from the JDBC drivers listed in the Embedded components section of this table.) Version 8.1 (with FixPack 5) Type 2 Required when using DB2 for database requirement
IBM WebSphere MQ Server and Client Version 5.3.0.2 with CSD 07 Provided with the product
IBM WebSphere MQ Internet pass-thru (IPT) Version 1.3.2 Required for support of Remote Agent. Supported on JRE v1.4 only.
Application server (one of the following required for support of System Monitor)
WebSphere Application Server, Base Edition Version 5.0.2.4 or 5.1
Tomcat 4.1.24
Tomcat 4.1.27
X Window server software, such as X Window, CDE, or Motif Current patch level Must be installed on the same machine on which InterChange Server resides
X Window client emulation software, such as Reflection X or Hummingbird Exceed Current patch level Required if Windows clients will be used to run InterChange Server installer
SMTP mail protocol e-mail system, such as Eudora, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange
Required for e-mail support
Netscape Navigator Version 4.7x Required to view documentation
Adobe Acrobat Version 4.0.5 and higher with Search option recommended Required to view documentation
HP Java Development Kit 1.4.2.03 Required to compile maps and collaborations
DB2-supported C or C++ compiler, such as IBM Visual Age for C++ Version 5.0.2 or acc A03.33 Refer to DB2 documentation Required when using DB2 for database requirement
Embedded components (these components are embedded with the WebSphere InterChange Server product)
JDBC Driver (If you are using Oracle or MS SQL Server, choose one of the following drivers. If you are using DB2, you must obtain the supported version of the db2java.zip file and install it.)

JDBC Driver for SQL Version 3.3 type 4 Required when using MS SQL Server for database requirement
JDBC Driver for Oracle Version 3.3 type 4 Required when using Oracle for database requirement
IBM Java ORB IBM ORB 1.4.2 Required for communication between clients (such as tools and connectors) and InterChange Server
IBM JCE Version 1.4.2
HP Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2.03 The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is included with the InterChange Server software structure. It does not require separate installation.
ITLM 2.1 License and software asset management tool. Required if you intend to monitor your asset inventory and software usage.


Table 8. Software requirements for Red Hat or SuSE Linux

Linux Version and patch Comments
Operating system (one of the following required)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Advanced Server (RHEL) Version 3.0, Update 1
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server & SuSE Linux Standard Server (SLES) Version 8.1, SP 3
Database
DB2 Universal Database Server and Client, Enterprise Server Edition Version 8.1 with FixPack 5 Provided with the product. It is required that DB2's client libraries are functioning.
db2java.zip JDBC Driver for DB2 (If you are using DB2, you must obtain the supported version of the db2java.zip file and install it. If you are using Oracle or MS SQL Server, choose from the JDBC drivers listed in the Embedded components section of this table.) Version 8.1 (with FixPack 5) Type 2 Required when using DB2 for database requirement
IBM WebSphere MQ Server and Client
  • 5.3.0.2 with CSD06 and iFix for RHEL 3.0
  • 5.3.0.2 CSD06 for SuSE 8.0

Provided with the product
WebSphere Application Server, Enterprise Edition Version 5.0.2 or 5.1 Required for interfaces that use IBM WebSphere InterChange Server Access for Enterprise JavaBeans 1.1 or J2EE Java Connector Architecture 1.0
Application server (one of the following required for support of System Monitor)
WebSphere Application Server, Base Edition Version 5.0.2.4 or 5.1
Tomcat 4.1.24
Tomcat 4.1.27
X Window server software, such as X Window, CDE, or Motif Current patch level Must be installed on the same machine on which InterChange Server resides
X Window client emulation software, such as Reflection X or Hummingbird Exceed Current patch level Required if Windows clients will be used to run InterChange Server installer
SMTP mail protocol e-mail system, such as Eudora, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange
Required for e-mail support
Netscape Navigator Version 4.7x Required to view documentation
Adobe Acrobat Version 4.0.5 and higher with Search option recommended Required to view documentation
IBM Java Development Kit 1.4.2 Required to compile maps and collaborations
DB2-supported C or C++ compiler, such as IBM Visual Age for C++ Version 5.0.2 Refer to DB2 documentation Required when using DB2 for database requirement
Embedded components (these components are embedded with the WebSphere InterChange Server product)
JDBC Driver (If you are using Oracle or MS SQL Server, choose one of the following drivers. If you are using DB2, you must obtain the supported version of the db2java.zip file and install it.)

JDBC Driver for SQL Version 3.3 type 4 Required when using MS SQL Server for database requirement
JDBC Driver for Oracle Version 3.3 type 4 Required when using Oracle for database requirement
IBM Java ORB IBM ORB 1.4.2 Required for communication between clients (such as tools and connectors) and InterChange Server
IBM JCE Version 1.4.2
IBM Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is included with the InterChange Server software structure. It does not require separate installation.
ITLM 2.1 License and software asset management tool. Required if you intend to monitor your asset inventory and software usage.

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