Before you install WebSphere Application Server, use this time table to plan enough time for each step of the process.
Note: The installation process might require at least one initial program load (IPL or restart) of the server, if you need to install an OS/400 cumulative PTF package.
| Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Preparing for the installation | |
| Reading Release Notes and migration instructions, and verifying hardware and software prerequisites. | 1-2 hours1 |
| Obtaining the product and current fixes. | up to 2 weeks |
| Installing any additional products and OS/400 cumulative PTF package. | 1-2 hours |
| Installing WebSphere Application Server. | |
| Installing WebSphere Application Server on your iSeries server.2 | 45-120 minutes |
| Installing WebSphere Application Server Group PTF. Dependent on your system. | Up to 2 hours |
| Creating an initial configuration. | 30 minutes |
| Starting WebSphere Application Server for the first time. | 1-20 minutes |
| Verifying the installation. | 10 minutes |
1 This estimate applies if all product prerequisites are met. It does not take into account the time required to install additional prerequisite software.
2 Actual time requirement depends on the method used. Installing the product from the CD-ROM drive of your iSeries server takes less time than installing it from a remote workstation.