Installation scenarios

 

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Overview

  1. (Recommended) Install WebSphere Portal and configure components with IBM Web Administration for iSeries
  2. Install and configure WebSphere Portal using the installation program
  3. Install and manually configure WebSphere Portal
  4. Optional components

 

Scenario 1: (Recommended) Install WebSphere Portal and configure components with IBM Web Administration for iSeries

This scenario focuses on using the IBM Web Administration for iSeries tool to configure all core WebSphere Portal components, including database, HTTP server, and LDAP. This scenario results in a production-level WebSphere Portal server that you can modify later (if necessary) to suit the specific needs. Because it does everything necessary to get a portal up and running through one easy-to-use graphical interface, this is the recommended method for configuring WebSphere Portal.

Refer to the following instructions:

  1. Make sure that the system meets all hardware and software requirements.

  2. Install WAS Base

  3. Install WAS PTFs

  4. Prepare the operating system for WebSphere Portal

  5. Install WAS V5.0 Enterprise Enablement - Remote with GUI | Local/Console | Response file

  6. Install Enablement PTFs

  7. Install WebSphere Portal (use Install only option) - Remote with GUI | Local/Console | Response file

  8. Use IBM Web Administration for iSeries

  9. Verify and launch WebSphere Portal.

  10. (Optional) Add any optional WebSphere Portal components not included in this installation scenario.

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Scenario 2: Install and configure WebSphere Portal using the installation program

This scenario focuses on installing WebSphere Portal and performing a basic configuration using the Install and Configure option of the installation program. This scenario results in a functional portal configuration that might require manual adjustments through the use of configuration tasks. It is recommended in cases where the IBM Web Adminstration for iSeries tool is not available or convenient to use.

Note that the Install and Configure option is only available when installing remotely from a Windows workstation.

Refer to the following instructions:

  1. Make sure that the system meets all hardware and software requirements.

  2. Install WAS Base

  3. Prepare the operating system for WebSphere Portal

  4. Install WAS V5.0 Enterprise Enablement - Remote with GUI | Local/Console | Response file

  5. Create an extended WAS instance

  6. Install WebSphere Portal (use Install and Configure option) - Remote with GUI | Local/Console | Response file

  7. Verify and launch WebSphere Portal.

  8. (Optional) Add any optional WebSphere Portal components not included in this installation scenario.

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Scenario 3: Install and manually configure WebSphere Portal

This scenario focuses on installing WebSphere Portal and manually configuring it by modifying the WebSphere Portal properties file and running one or more configuration scripts. This scenario is recommended for advanced users, or in cases where Scenario 1 and 2 are not available or convenient.

Refer to the following instructions:

  1. Make sure that the system meets all hardware and software requirements.

  2. Install WAS Base

  3. Prepare the operating system for WebSphere Portal

  4. Install WAS V5.0 Enterprise Enablement - Remote with GUI | Local/Console | Response file

  5. Install WebSphere Portal (use Install only option) - Remote with GUI | Local/Console | Response file

  6. Create a WAS instance

  7. Add WebSphere Portal to the WAS instance

  8. Add and configure WebSphere Portal databases

  9. Manually deploy portlets

  10. Configure WebSphere Portal for use with the HTTP server

  11. (Optional) Add any optional WebSphere Portal components not included in this installation scenario.

  12. Verify and launch WebSphere Portal.

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Optional components

The following components are optional, and can be added after completing one of the previous installation scenarios.

Refer to the following instructions for each component:

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