2.4 Install automation considerations
Installing and configuring a WebSphere software product is usually a multiple-step process:
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| Install the shipped version of the product.
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| Install the current Refresh Pack.
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| Install the current Fix Pack.
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| Install a Java 2 Software Development Kit (SDK) Fix Pack.
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| Create and configure appservers and other artifacts.
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| Deploy applications.
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WebSphere Application Server is normally installed using the installation wizard GUI. But enterprises often automate the installation process for repeatable installation and rapid deployment. WebSphere Application Server installation can be automated using two different supported options, namely silent installation or Installation Factory, as explained in the following sections.
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