Task overview: installing

Installing WebSphere Application Server involves installing the product and installing the group PTF.

Prepare for the installation before using this procedure. See Preparing the operating system for installation for more information.

Overview

Use this procedure to install WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 for i5/OS.

Procedure

1. Install WebSphere Application Server on your iSeries server.

   Install the product on your iSeries server locally from the optical drive of your iSeries server, or remotely from a supported workstation platform.

   See Installing WebSphere Application Server for i5/OS.

2. Install the WebSphere Application Server group PTF.

   Apply the most recent WebSphere Application Server V6.1 for i5/OS group PTF before you start WebSphere Application Server for the first time.

   The group PTF includes the most recent WebSphere Application Server PTFs and recent PTFs for other products that are required for WebSphere Application Server.

   See Installing the WebSphere Application Server group PTF.

Results

If any part of the installation results in problems, see iSeries installation troubleshooting tips.

What to do next

Go to Installing WebSphere Application Server for i5/OS to continue the installation.