IBM BPM, V8.0.1, All platforms > Install IBM BPM > Plan for IBM BPM > Plan the path through the installation documentation
Choose an operating system
You probably know which supported operating system you plan to install the server components on. Your options might be limited by the product configuration you are installing and your project preferences and available infrastructure. Furthermore, your operating system selection somewhat constrains the options that are available for other choices you make during the installation process.
If you are planning to install IBM BPM Express , you can install the server components on Windows or Linux on Intel systems, or, if you are an IBM Master Data Management customer, AIX. For IBM BPM Standard and IBM BPM Advanced, Windows, Linux on Intel and on System z, AIX, Solaris, and z/OS are supported.
Depending on your choice of operating system, the Interactive Installation and Configuration Guide automatically constrains the options that are available for supported databases, based on probable scenarios.
You can choose from the remaining options to generate a custom set of instructions that you can follow when install the product.
If you choose to install server components on Linux on System z, AIX, Solaris, or z/OS, the generated installation guide includes the instructions for configuring IBM BPM to use an existing database server. If you choose Windows or Linux on Intel, you can choose to use an existing database server, or to have the installation process install DB2 Express, which is useful for proof-of-concept or simple environment installations.