This topic describes time estimates for various tasks during the installation of WebSphere Application Server products for iSeries.
Before you install WebSphere Application Server, use this time table to plan enough time for each step of the process. 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 OS/400 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.
Next: Go to iSeries prerequisites to continue
the installation.