Time considerations for installing WAS
Before you install WAS for iSeries, use this time table to plan enough time for each step of the process.
| Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Planning the installation. | |
| Reading Release Notes and migration instructions, and verifying hardware and software prerequisites. | 1-2 hours |
| Obtaining the product and current fixes. | up to 2 weeks |
| Install WAS for iSeries. | |
| Install the application server on your iSeries server. Dependent 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. | 45-120 minutes |
| Install any additional products and OS/400 cumulative PTF package. | 1-2 hours |
| Install WAS Group PTF. Dependent on your system. | Up to 2 hours |
| Install workstation-based tools. | 15 minutes |
| Create an initial configuration. | 30 minutes |
| Starting the WAS environment for the first time. | 1-20 minutes |
| Verifying the installation. | 10 minutes |
