Overview of the documentation

Use this topic as a roadmap to the WebSphere Application Server for iSeries documentation.

  1. Overview
    Start with this topic. The overview describes WebSphere Application Server, its features, and its architecture.

  2. WebSphere Application Server for iSeries product Web site Link outside Information Center
    Become familiar with the product Web site. Use it to keep informed about product updates, fixes, and announcements. The product Web site also provides links to resources for WebSphere Application Server for iSeries.

  3. Release notes Link outside Information Center
    Before you get started with WebSphere Application Server for iSeries, read the release notes. They contain important information about the product, such as special instructions and known problems.

  4. Installation
    Follow the steps in this topic to install the product, initially configure it, and test the installation.

  5. Basic configuration scenario
    If you are new to configuring WebSphere Application Server, see the basic configuration scenario next. The scenario shows you how to configure the product for a sample application, assemble the application, and deploy it in the WebSphere Application Server runtime.

  6. Administration
    After you finish the basic configuration scenario, use the other configuration and management topics to learn about advanced configuration options. These topics provide a useful reference for daily administration of WebSphere Application Server.

  7. Application development
    If you are developing applications for WebSphere Application Server, see this topic. It includes information about development tools, WebSphere Application Server application programming interfaces (APIs), tips for programming, and code examples.

  8. Security
    Security is critical for a production-level WebSphere Application Server environment. Learn about the WebSphere Application Server security model and features you can use to secure WebSphere Application Server and your applications.

  9. Other resources
    See this topic for links to other useful resources for WebSphere Application Server.