Prepare the iSeries machine
Overview
- Planning for using the installation program
- Checking the network setup
- Software and hardware requirements
Planning for using the installation program
WebSphere Portal can be installed either locally or remotely.
If you install remotely, you will need the following:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP
- Workstation CD-ROM drive
- TCP/IP connection to the iSeries system where you will install WebSphere Portal
- A valid user ID and password to the iSeries
- A user profile with at least *ALLOBJ and *JOBCTL special authority to install and configure WebSphere Portal
- A database user profile with at least *USER authority
If you install locally, you will need the following:
- iSeries CD-ROM drive
- A valid user ID and password to the iSeries
- A user profile with at least *ALLOBJ and *JOBCTL special authority to install and configure WebSphere Portal
- A database user profile with at least *USER authority
Checking the network setup
Proper network configuration is essential when installing WebSphere Portal. Verify the following network setup requirements before installation:
- Static IP address. WebSphere Portal requires that you use a static IP address on the machine where you are installing.
- Fully-qualified host name. WebSphere Portal also requires the use of a fully-qualified host name, which is typically the host name of the server, along with its fully-qualified domain name. To be sure that this is configured correctly, you can check with a simple ping before you start installation. For example, you could enter the following command at a command prompt:
ping yourserver.yourcompany.com