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WebSphere Business Modeler V6.2 software and hardware requirements - Windows

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Supported software configuration options for WebSphere® Business Modeler Basic and Advanced V6.2 on Microsoft® Windows® platforms.
 
 
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Before you open a problem report with the support team for WebSphere Business Modeler or any of the following supported products, install the minimum product levels that are listed in the following table.
When a fix pack or a patch becomes available for a supported product, you may install and run it. WebSphere Business Modeler will support that fix pack or patch, unless stated to the contrary in the following table.

When a new version of a supported product becomes available, before installing the new version verify that this version is specified in the following table. If the product version is not listed in the table, IBM cannot confirm the accuracy of performance, compatibility, or any other claims related to that version.

To install and run WebSphere Business Modeler as a standalone product, you must meet all the requirements stated below.

Windows environment
Package SharingFollowing is a sample list of products that can share a package group with Modeler V6.2: Note: If using any of the above products, please check the hardware/software requirements.
Operating system (one of the following) and hardware requirements
  • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later
  • Windows Vista Business (32-bit)
  • Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit)
  • Processor Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz or higher
  • Available RAM 1 GB (2 GB recommended)
  • Available Disk Space 1.6 GB for installation and additional disk space for file storage
  • Display Minimum 1024 by 768 resolution (1280 by 1024 or higher recommended)
  • You must have administrator privileges on your operating system to install WebSphere Business Modeler. These privileges are not required to run WebSphere Business Modeler after it is installed
General Software PreqrequisitesOne of the following Web browsers installed as your default system browser:
    • Microsoft® Internet Explorer Version 6.0 SP2 or later
    • A Mozilla-based browser, version 2.0 or later
  • Adobe® Flash Player, Version 9.0.28 or later installed on your system browser

For older browsers or other browser types, some documentation functionality might not be available and the direct deployment feature cannot be used.

To view PDF documents within the help system, you must also have the following software:
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.05 or later
  • Acrobat Web browser plug-in properly installed in your browser

Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for download from adobe.com
Software prerequisites for team support and model versioning using CVS

If you use a Concurrent Version System (CVS) server, it must be compatible with Eclipse 3.4. The following options are recommended:
  • For a Linux® or UNIX® server: CVS version 1.11.1p1 to 1.11.21 and 1.12.12
  • For a Windows server, CVSNT version 2.0.58d or higher

More information about compatibility between CVS and Eclipse can be found at http://wiki.eclipse.org/index.php/CVS_FAQ#What_server_v

The CVS server for use on Linux and UNIX operating systems is available at www.nongnu.org/cvs/. CVSNT can be downloaded from www.cvsnt.org. Refer to these sites for information on how to install and configure your CVS repository, including user access and passwords.
Software prerequisites for team support and model versioning using IBM Rational ClearCase®If you set up a Rational ClearCase® server, in order to use:
  • Rational ClearCase ClearCase native views, you need to install Rational ClearCase Version 7.0.1 or Version 2003.06.15 for Windows
  • Rational ClearCase ClearCase Web-based views, you need the standalone Rational ClearCaseRemote Client, Version 7.1 and Rational ClearCase, Version 7.1, including Rational CM server
NOTE: The plug-in version of Rational ClearCase Remote Client is not supported for this purpose.
Software requirements for sharing project assets
  • To use the asset repository support provided by WebSphere® Business Modeler, you need to install Rational® Asset Manager Version 7.1.0.1 server.
Software requirement for direct deployment of busines processFor direct deployment of business processes, you need to install IBM WebSphere Process Server 6.2 with Business Space. Optionally, you may also install IBM WebSphere Business Monitor 6.2.

For specific hardware and software requirements for these products, refer to their respective documentation.

Java Runtime EnvironmentWhen you install WebSphere® Business Modeler, it automatically configures the correct Java™ Runtime Environment (JRE). Do not reconfigure your Eclipse environment to use a different JRE.
Prerequisites for enhanced simulation performanceDB2® Express 9 is supported for use with IBM WebSphere Business Modeler Version 6.2.
For the minimum DB2® hardware prerequisites, refer to the DB2 Express 9 documentation.

The more RAM and disk space you have available for the DB2 database and for WebSphere® Business Modeler, the better your simulation performance will be.

To run WebSphere Business Modeler with DB2 Express 9, it is recommended that you use a computer with two separate hard disks: one to store the database table and the other to store the database logs. This recommendation applies whether the database is installed on your computer or on a remote server.




Related information
Detailed system requirements
WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced V6.2 Information Center

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Document information
 Product categories:
 Software
 Business Integration and Optimization
 Dynamic Business Process Management
 WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced
 Documentation
 Operating system(s):
  Windows
 Software version:
  6.2
 Software edition:
  Advanced, Basic
 Reference #:
  7013707
 IBM Group:
 Software Group
 Modified date:
 2009-09-10

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