WebSphere brand IBM WebSphere Premises Server, Version 6.1.x

Prerequisite configuration

This topic contains prerequisite information for installing WebSphere® Premises Server.

Before installing WebSphere Premises Server, identify the hardware and software you require, and then refer to the topics below for any additional prerequisites.

Important: If you do not plan to verify the installation after installing the software, be sure to turn off the simulated reader which is turned on by default. Turning off the simulated reader helps system performance. Refer to the topic, Verifying the installation, for instructions.

Configuring Linux for the prerequisite software

About this task
You must perform the following tasks to run the prerequisite software on Linux® platforms:
Procedure
  1. Prepare the Linux operating system for WebSphere Application Server.
  2. Prepare the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server operating system for WebSphere Application Server.
  3. Prepare the Linux operating system for WebSphere MQ
  4. Check for any entries in the /etc/hosts file that include the IP address, 127.0.0.2, and comment them out before installing WebSphere Premises Server.

Configuring Internet Explorer

About this task
By default, Internet Explorer has scripting disabled when it is installed. You must enable scripting to use the WebSphere Premises Server Administrative Console with Internet Explorer.
Procedure
  1. In the browser, navigate to Tools > Internet Options.
  2. Select the Security tab.
  3. Click Custom Level.
  4. Scroll down to Scripting > Active Scripting, and click Enable.
  5. Click Ok, and then click Ok again.

Configuring Mozilla Firefox

About this task
By default, Mozilla Firefox has scripting enabled when it is installed. If you have disabled it, make sure to re-enable it so that you can use the WebSphere Premises Server Administrative Console with Mozilla Firefox.
Procedure
  1. In the browser, navigate to Tools > Options.
  2. Select Content.
  3. Mark the check box next to Enable JavaScript, and click Ok.

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