Installation: Resources for learning

 

Use the following links to find relevant supplemental information about installation and customization. The information resides on IBM and non-IBM Internet sites, whose sponsors control the technical accuracy of the information. The information resides on IBM and non-IBM Internet sites, whose sponsors control the technical accuracy of the information.

These links are provided for convenience. Often, the information is not specific to the IBM WAS product, but is useful in all or in part for understanding the product. When possible, links are provided to technical papers and Redbooks that supplement the broad coverage of the release documentation with in-depth examinations of particular product areas.

One important link is:

How to buy WAS software This IBM Web site describes pricing and technical details. If you have already purchased the software, view links to additional information about:

• Planning, business scenarios, and IT architecture

• Programming instructions and examples

• Programming specifications

• Administration

• Support

 

Planning, business scenarios, and IT architecture

• Supported hardware and software

  The official site for determining product prerequisites for hardware and software for all WebSphere Application Server products.

• IBM developerWorks WebSphere

  The home of technical information for developers working with WebSphere products. You can download WebSphere software, take a fast path to developerWorks zones, such as VisualAge Java or WebSphere Application Server, learn about WebSphere products through a newcomers page, tutorials, technology previews, training, and Redbooks, get answers to questions about WebSphere products, and join the WebSphere community, where you can keep up with the latest developments and technical papers.

• IBM WAS library and information centers Web site

  The IBM WAS Library Web site contains links to all WAS information centers, for all versions. It also lets you access each information center in your native language.

• IBM WAS home page

  The IBM WAS home page contains useful information, including support links and downloads for maintenance packages, APARs, tools, and trials.

• IBM WebSphere software platform home page

  The IBM WebSphere software platform home page introduces WebSphere products and describes how companies can transform to an e-business, with software that can grow as fast as the business it supports.

• WAS Edge components library and information centers Web site

  The information center for WebSphere Application Server Edge components contains complete documentation for the Caching Proxy and the Load Balancer.

 

Programming instructions and examples

• IBM developerWorks

  IBM developerWorks contains many excellent resources for developers, including tutorials on Web development-related topics. There is an excellent tutorial on the JDBC API.

• IBM Redbooks

  The IBM Redbooks site contains many documents that are related to WebSphere Application Server.

 

Programming specifications

• J2EE information

  For more information about J2EE specifications, visit the Sun site.

 

Administration

• WebSphere technical library on developerWorks

  The WebSphere library includes a wide range of content, including technical articles, downloads, product documentation, and tutorials

• The IBM Terminology Web site

  The IBM Terminology Web site consolidates the terminology from many IBM products in one convenient location. In addition to base computer terminology, terms and definitions from IBM brands and product families are included and explained.

 

Support

• Steps to getting support for WAS

  Whether you are a new user looking for basic information, or an experienced user looking for a specific workaround, you can benefit immediately from IBM's extensive Web-based support. Download fixes, search on keywords, find how-to information, and possibly solve a problem -- all before contacting IBM Software Support directly.

• Support page for WAS

  Take advantage of the Web-based Support and Service resources from WebSphere Application Server to quickly find answers to your technical questions. Easily access the latest recommended product maintenance, find workarounds to technical problems, or register to receive e-mail from IBM Support.

• IBM Software Support portal

  Take advantage of the Web-based Support and Service resources from IBM to quickly find answers to your technical questions. You can access this extensive Web-based support through the IBM Software Support portal and search by product category, or by product name. If you are experiencing problems specific to WebSphere Application Server, for example, click WAS or WebSphere Application Server for z/OS in the product list. The WebSphere Application Server Support page displays.

• Adobe Acrobat Web site

  This Adobe Web site offers a free download of the Adobe Acrobat Reader product.

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Related tasks

Task overview: Installing

 

Reference topic