Install the correct cumulative PTF package

WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries was tested on a specific i5/OS cumulative PTF package level. If the correct cumulative PTF package is not installed on your iSeries server, install it before running WebSphere Application Server - Express. You might be able to install and run WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries successfully on earlier or later cumulative PTF packages.

Loading the cumulative PTF package requires a restart of your iSeries server. If it is not convenient to restart your server, you can load and apply the PTF specifying that the PTFs requiring an IPL be applied at the next normal IPL of the server. However, you should not create a WebSphere Application Server - Express instance until all of the PTFs have been successfully applied.

For information on verifying your cumulative PTF level, see Verify that the correct cumulative PTF package is installed.

If the correct cumulative PTF is installed, skip this step and continue to Install WebSphere Application Server - Express V5.1 for iSeries.

To install the cumulative PTF, follow your normal PTF installation procedures. For more information on installing cumulative PTFs, see Install cumulative PTF packages.

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