Step 1: Plan the installation

 

Step 1: Plan the installation

Before you install WAS Network Deployment for iSeries, complete these tasks to ensure that all the prerequisites are met.

  1. Print the Checklist: WAS Network Deployment installation to use during the installation process.

  2. Plan to set aside enough time for each step of the process. For more information, see Time considerations for installing Network Deployment. Depending on your server, the process may take more or less time.

    Note: The installation of WAS requires at least one initial program load (IPL or restart) of the server (to install PTFs), so plan appropriately.

  3. Evaluate the available installation options and determine which you require. For more information on the available options, see Network Deployment installation options.

  4. Read the product Release Notes for important information about the product. See the WAS documentation page (http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/software/websphere/wsappserver/docs/docws50.html) Link outside Information Center for links to the Release Notes.

  5. If a previous version of WAS is installed on your server, read the coexistence instructions (http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/software/websphere/wsappserver/product/coexist50.html) Link outside Information Center before you install version 5.0 of WAS Network Deployment.

  6. If you plan to migrate from the previous version to this version, be sure to read Migration.

  7. Determine if WebSphere MQ classes for Java and JMS V5.3 for iSeries is already installed on your server. Perform these steps:

    1. Enter the Display Software Resources (DSPSFWRSC) command on an OS/400 command line.

    2. Look for an entry with the product Resource ID 5639C34.

    3. If you do not find the product Resources ID, then this product has not been installed on your iSeries server.

    4. If MQSeries classes for Java and JMS (5648C60) has been installed on your system, then uninstall it before installing WebSphere MQ classes for Java and JMS (5639C34). To uninstall MQSeries classes for Java and JMS, enter this command:

      DLTLICPGM LICPGM(5648C60)

  8. Verify that the prerequisites for installing and running Network Deployment have been satisfied.

    Note: If you are running an iSeries server that does not meet the minimum recommended requirements for WAS Network Deployment, you can still install and run the product. Administration functions of the Network Deployment environment may run slowly.

  9. Before you install Network Deployment, you need to obtain the base product and current fixes. This can take up to two weeks. For more information, see Obtain Network Deployment and current fixes.

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