Prepare the iSeries machine

 

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1. Plan for using the installation program
2. Check the network setup
3. Software and hardware requirements

 

Overview

WebSphere Portal can be installed either locally or remotely.

If you install remotely, you will need the following:

1. Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP
2. Workstation CD-ROM drive
3. TCP/IP connection to the iSeries system where you will install WebSphere Portal
4. The iSeries server must be in an unrestricted state
5. A valid user ID and password on the iSeries system
6. A user profile with a user type (user class) of *SECOFR to install and configure WebSphere Portal

If you install locally, you will need the following:

1. iSeries CD-ROM drive
2. The iSeries server must be in an unrestricted state
3. A valid iSeries user ID and password
4. A user profile with a user type (user class) of *SECOFR to install and configure WebSphere Portal

 

Verify network setup

Verify the following network setup requirements before installation:

• Static IP address. WebSphere Portal requires that you use a static IP address on the machine where you are installing.

• Fully-qualified host.name. To verify....

  ping yourserver.yourcompany.com

 

Software and hardware requirements

Review Planning considerations: WebSphere Portal for iSeries to learn about required and optional software and the recommended installation level.

 

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