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This document contains the hardware and software prerequisites for IBM Web Interface for Content Management (IBM WEBi) Version 1.0.4.5.
IBM WEBi is a web-based client that you can use with IBM Content Manager OnDemand V8.3 and later and IBM Content Manager V8.3 and later.
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IBM WEBi server requirements
Content server requirements
Federated search requirements
Client machine requirements
Important: All of the components mentioned in this document are required unless specifically noted.
If you do not have a supported version of the required software, you can download it from the IBM Passport Advantage Online web site.
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About the IBM WEBi server
On the server where you plan to install IBM WEBi, you must install a Web application server and content server connectors before you can install IBM WEBi. For additional information on the IBM WEBi server, see the following topics in the information center:Architecture overview Installing IBM WEBiRecommendation: When configuring the IBM WEBi server, plan for the IBM WEBi configuration tool. The IBM WEBi configuration tool is best viewed with a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 on AIX, Linux, and Linux for System z and 1024 x 768 on Windows.
Hardware Platforms (IBM WEBi server)
The following table provides a list of the supported hardware platforms for the IBM WEBi server.
Not every operating system is supported for every hardware platform. See the Operating system table for a list of the operating systems that are supported on each platform.
Important: The supported hardware platforms for the IBM WEBi server are not the same as those for WebSphere Application Server (see Article #7007250).
| Platform | Description |
|---|---|
| x86 | Intel® 32-bit processors, including IBM System x™, eServer™ xSeries®, and BladeCenter® servers. |
| x86-64 | Intel 64-bit processors, including IBM System x, eServer xSeries, and BladeCenter servers. |
| POWER | IBM POWER™-based processors, including IBM System p™, eServer pSeries®, System i™ and eServer iSeries® servers. |
| zSeries | 64-bit System z. |
Operating Systems (IBM WEBi server)
The following table specifies the supported operating systems by hardware platform for the IBM WEBi server.
| Operating system | x86 | x86-64 | POWER | zSeries | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIX® 5L 5.2 (Maintenance level 3 and 32-bit or 64-bit) or later Maintenance levels | ||||||
| AIX 5L 5.3 (32-bit or 64-bit) or later Maintenance levels | | Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. | ||||
| AIX 6.1 (32-bit or 64-bit) or later Maintenance levels | | Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. | ||||
| AIX 7.1 (64-bit) or later Maintenance levels | | Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. There are known issues with the thin viewer on this operating system. For more information, see Article #1573728. | ||||
| Windows® 2000 Server (32-bit) SP4 | | | For IBM Content Manager with Information Integrator for Content Version 8.3 Fix Pack 7 or later only Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. Terminal services users must install IBM WEBi and its prerequisite software in Install Mode. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320185 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | |||
| Windows 2000 Advanced Server (32-bit) SP4 | | | For IBM Content Manager with Information Integrator for Content Version 8.3 Fix Pack 7 or later only Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. Terminal services users must install IBM WEBi and its prerequisite software in Install Mode. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320185 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | |||
| Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (32-bit) SP2 or R2 | | | Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. Terminal services users must install IBM WEBi and its prerequisite software in Install Mode. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320185 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | |||
| Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (32-bit) SP2 or R2 | | | Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. Terminal services users must install IBM WEBi and its prerequisite software in Install Mode. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320185 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | |||
| Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) | | | Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. Terminal services users must install IBM WEBi and its prerequisite software in Install Mode. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320185 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | |||
| Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) | | Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. Terminal services users must install IBM WEBi and its prerequisite software in Install Mode. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320185 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | ||||
| Δ | Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) | | Requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. Terminal services users must install IBM WEBi and its prerequisite software in Install Mode. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320185 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | |||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 or later fixes (64-bit) | | With WebSphere 32-bit JVM only. | ||||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 or later fixes (64-bit) | | With WebSphere 64-bit JVM only. | ||||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 or later fixes (64-bit) | | With WebSphere 64-bit JVM only. Requires a minimum of IBM Integrator for Content Version 8.4.3.1. There are known issues with the thin viewer on this operating system. For more information, see: Article #1573728. There are issues with installing products that use Install Anywhere on this operating system. For more information, see: Article #1573761. | ||||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 or later fixes (64-bit) | | With WebSphere 64-bit JVM only. Requires a minimum of IBM Integrator for Content Version 8.4.3.1. There are issues with installing products that use Install Anywhere on this operating system. For more information, see: Article #1573761. | ||||
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 or later fixes (64-bit) | | With WebSphere 32-bit JVM only. | ||||
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 or later fixes (64-bit) | | With WebSphere 64-bit JVM only. | ||||
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 or later fixes (64-bit) | | With WebSphere 64-bit JVM only. There are known issues with the thin viewer on this operating system. For more information, see Article #1573728. | ||||
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 or later fixes (64-bit) | | With WebSphere 64-bit JVM only. |
Web Application Servers (IBM WEBi server)
The following table specifies the supported Web application servers for the IBM WEBi server.
| Web Application Server | AIX | Linux | Linux for System z | Windows | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WebSphere Application Server (32-bit) 6.0.2.11 and later (Base or Network Deployment only) | | | | Version 6.0.2.23 is recommended. Important: If you install IBM WEBi Version 1.0.4 Fix Pack 2 for an IBM Content Manager system, you must upgrade to Version 6.0.2.33 or later. In a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment environment, only clusters are supported. | ||
| WebSphere Application Server (32-bit) 6.1.0.11 and later (Base or Network Deployment only) | | | | Important: If you install IBM WEBi Version 1.0.4 Fix Pack 2 for an IBM Content Manager system, you must upgrade to Version 6.1.0.19 or later. In a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment environment, only clusters are supported. | ||
| WebSphere Application Server (64-bit) for zLinux 6.1.0.11 and later (Base or Network Deployment only) | | Important: If you install IBM WEBi Version 1.0.4 Fix Pack 2 for an IBM Content Manager system, you must upgrade to Version 6.1.0.19 or later. ODWEK requires 64-bit. Requires a minimum of Information Integrator for Content V8.4.2 In a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment environment, only clusters are supported. | ||||
| WebSphere Application Server 7.0 (32-bit) and later (Base or Network Deployment only) | | | | The minimum required version is 7.0.0.3. In a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment environment, only clusters are supported. | ||
| WebSphere Application Server 7.0 (64-bit) and later (Base or Network Deployment only) | | | | | The minimum required version is 7.0.0.3. Requires a minimum of Information Integrator for Content V8.4.2. In a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment environment, only clusters are supported. | |
| Δ | WebSphere Application Server 8.0 (64-bit) and later (Base or Network Deployment only) | | | | | The minimum required version is 8.0.0.5. In a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment environment, only clusters are supported. |
| Δ | WebSphere Application Server 8.5 (64-bit) and later (Base or Network Deployment only) | | | | | The minimum required version is 8.5.0.2. In a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment environment, only clusters are supported. |
| Δ | WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5 (64-bit) and later (Base or Network Deployment only) | | | | | In a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment environment, only clusters are supported. |
Content Server Connectors (IBM WEBi server)
The following table specifies the supported content server connectors for the IBM WEBi server. Content server connectors enable IBM WEBi to communicate with IBM Content Manager and IBM Content Manager OnDemand and are supplied with your content server.
| Content server connector | AIX | Linux | Linux for System z | Windows | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnDemand Web Enablement Kit (ODWEK) V8.3.0.11 (7.1.2.11) | No longer available. | |||||
| OnDemand Web Enablement Kit (ODWEK) V8.4.1 | No longer available. | |||||
| Δ | OnDemand Web Enablement Kit (ODWEK) V8.5.0.6 and later | | | | | ODWEK 8.5.0.3 is recommended because it contains fixes for problems in previous fix packs. Important: You cannot use IBM WEBi with ODWEK 8.5.0.5 if you use Content Manager OnDemand folders that have default fixed field properties. For more information, see Article #1596070. BM WEBi Version 1.0.4.5 Interim Fix 1 users: If you use the line data applet viewer, you must upgrade your OnDemand Web Enablement Kit installation to Version 8.5.0.8 and install the updated Line Data Viewer Applet to support the new minimum JRE version. For more information see Article #1660454. |
| Δ | OnDemand Web Enablement Kit (ODWEK) V9.0 | | | | | For a complete list of the ODWEK prerequisites, see Article #7021456. IBM WEBi Version 1.0.4.5 Interim Fix 1 users: If you use the line data applet viewer, you must upgrade your OnDemand Web Enablement Kit installation to Version 9.0.0.3 to support the new minimum JRE version. ODWEK Version 9.0.0.3 is supported only on 64-bit operating systems. |
| DB2 Content Manager Information Integrator for Content DB2 Content Manager Version 8 connector V8.3 FP7 or later | | | | Depending on whether you are using DB2 or Oracle with IBM Content Manager, you must also have the DB2 Runtime Client or Oracle Client, respectively. The recommended minimum version of DB2 Runtime Client is V8.1.14. Requires WebSphere Application Server V6.0.2.11. | ||
| DB2 Content Manager Information Integrator for Content DB2 Content Manager Version 8 connector V8.4.2 or later | | | | | If you are using Oracle with DB2 Content Manager, you must also have the Oracle Client 10.2.0.3 or later. Information Integrator for Content Version 8.4.2.2 is recommended if you use the IBM WEBi applet viewer to view multiple versions of documents. See Article #7018894 for additional information. | |
| DB2 Content Manager Information Integrator for Content DB2 Content Manager Version 8 connector V8.4.3 or later | | | | | If you are using Oracle with DB2 Content Manager, you must also have the Oracle Client 10.2.0.3 patchset 3 or later (Windows) or patch 4722328 and patch 6075949 or later (UNIX) (32-bit). |
IBM Content Manager (Content server)
The following table specifies the supported IBM Content Manager servers for IBM WEBi Version 1.0.4.
| Content server | AIX | HP/US | Linux | Sol | Win | i5/OS | z/Linux | z/OS | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB2 Content Manager V8.3 FP7 and later | | | | | Article #1264915 | |||||
| DB2 Content Manager for z/OS V8.3 FP7 and later | | No longer available | ||||||||
| DB2 Content Manager V8.4 and later | | | | | | Article #1260205 | ||||
| DB2 Content Manager for z/OS V8.4 and later | | Article #1266777 |
IBM Content Manager OnDemand (Content server)
The following table specifies the supported IBM Content Manager OnDemand servers for IBM WEBi Version 1.0.4.
| Content server | AIX | HP/US | Linux | Sol | Win | i5/OS | z/Linux | z/OS | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB2 Content Manager OnDemand for Multiplatforms V8.3.0.11 and later (V7.1.2.11 and later) | | | | | | | ||||
| DB2 Content Manager OnDemand for Multiplatforms V8.4.0.1 and later | | | | | | | ||||
| Δ | DB2 Content Manager OnDemand for Multiplatforms V8.5.0.6 and later | | | | | | | |||
| Δ | DB2 Content Manager OnDemand for Multiplatforms V9.0 | | | | | | | |||
| DB2 Content Manager OnDemand for i5/OS® V5.4 and later | | |||||||||
| DB2 Content Manager OnDemand for z/OS® V7.1 and later | |
Federated search software
If you plan to use IBM WEBi to search across multiple IBM Content Manager servers, multiple IBM Content Manager OnDemand servers, or a combination of content servers, you need IBM Content Integrator.
The following table specifies the supported IBM Content Integrator for the IBM WEBi server.
| Federated search application | AIX | Linux | Linux for System z | Windows | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Content Integrator V8.5 or later | | | | For a complete list of the IBM Content Integrator prerequisites, see Article #7013516. | ||
| IBM Content Integrator V8.6 or later | | | | For a complete list of the IBM Content Integrator prerequisites, see Article #7016931. There is a known problem with the IBM WEBi installation program when you use IBM Content Integrator V8.6. For more information, see Article #1573710. |
Operating systems (IBM WEBi client machines)
The following table specifies the required and supported operating systems for users of the IBM WEBi client.
The IBM WEBi client can be run on the Windows operating system only.
| Operating system | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows XP | | |||
| Windows Vista | | |||
| Windows 7 | | | IBM WEBi is supported on a 64-bit version of Windows 7 only with a 32-bit version of Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. | |
| Δ | Windows 8 | | IBM WEBi is supported on a 64-bit version of Windows 8 only with a 64-bit version of Internet Explorer 10 or later or Mozilla Firefox 17 ESR or later. |
Web browsers (IBM WEBi client machines)
The following table specifies the required and supported browser software for users of the IBM WEBi client. You must have the necessary hardware to support a browser that supports frames and Javascript™.
Recommendations:
- The IBM WEBi client is best viewed with at least 1024x768 pixels of browser space.
- For better performance, use Firefox or Internet Explorer 8 or later.
| Web browser | AIX | Linux | Linux for System z | Windows | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δ | Mozilla Firefox 17 ESR | | You must enable JavaScript in the web browser. | |||
| Δ | Mozilla Firefox 24 ESR | | You must enable JavaScript in the web browser. | |||
| Internet Explorer 8 | | You must enable JavaScript in the web browser. If you embed IBM WEBi in a custom application, you must enable Compatibility View in Internet Explorer 8. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956197 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | ||||
| Internet Explorer 9 | | You must enable JavaScript in the web browser. If you embed IBM WEBi in a custom application, you must enable Compatibility View in Internet Explorer 8. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956197 (link resides outside of ibm.com). | ||||
| Δ | Internet Explorer 10 | | You must enable JavaScript in the web browser. If you embed IBM WEBi in a custom application, you must enable Compatibility View in Internet Explorer 8. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956197 (link resides outside of ibm.com). |
Java Runtime Environment (IBM WEBi client machines)
The following table specifies the required Java™ Runtime Environments for the IBM WEBi client machines. The Java Runtime Environment is required to view documents, send documents through e-mail, and edit documents.
Important: Keep the following issues in mind when installing the Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on client workstations:
- Only the 32-bit versions of JRE are supported.
- IBM WEBi is not automatically compatible with Oracle JRE updates. IBM WEBi supports the versions of the Oracle JRE that are listed in this document; however, some updates are known to cause problems with IBM enterprise content management clients. Installing a different version or an update of the Oracle JRE might resolve the problem. For additional information about issues with the Oracle JRE, see Article #1474236.
- Any issues that are determined to have a root cause in the Oracle JRE code are outside the scope of assistance that IBM Software Support can provide. If the root cause is identified as the Oracle JRE, it is recommended that you contact Oracle for assistance.
| Jave Runtime Environment | AIX | Linux | Linux for System z | Windows | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δ | Oracle Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0_04 or later updates | | JRE 1.6.0_04 is required for FDCC. Important: JRE 1.6.0_38 is the latest JRE for which no compatibility issues have been identified. For more information, see Article #1474236. However, recent updates were made to the Java trust and signing requirements. IBM recommends a minimum of JRE 1.7.0_45. For more information, see the Java JRE Compatibility Flash. | |||
| Δ | Oracle Java Runtime Environment 1.7 or later updates | | Important: As of the publication of this document, no compatibility issues were identified for JRE 1.7. For more information, see Article #1474236. However, JRE 1.7.0_04 is required to fix an APAR in IBM WEBi 1.0.4 Fix Pack 5. In addition, recent updates were made to the Java trust and signing requirements. IBM recommends a minimum of JRE 1.7.0_45. For more information, see the Java JRE Compatibility Flash. |
E-mail clients (IBM WEBi client machines)
The following table specifies the required e-mail application software for IBM WEBi client users to send links to documents or to send documents as attachments.
| E-mail clients | AIX | Linux | Linux for System z | Windows | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook 2003 | | |||||
| Microsoft Outlook 2007 | | |||||
| Microsoft Outlook 2010 | | |||||
| Microsoft Outlook Express | | |||||
| Lotus Notes V7 | | |||||
| Lotus Notes V8 Basic Mode | | |||||
| Lotus Notes V8 Advanced Mode | | |||||
| Lotus Notes V8.5 or later Basic Mode | | |||||
| Lotus Notes V8.5 or later Advanced Mode | |
Sizing and capacity planning
The IBM Content Manager and IBM Content Manager OnDemand clients have different functionality and performance characteristics, and drive different performance and load characteristics onto their DB2 Content Manager and DB2 Content Manager OnDemand servers. The amount of necessary CPU processing power, RAM, and disk space vary depending on your specific workload and your desired system capacity and performance. To build the best working system that you can test and then move into production, work with the Techline team to identify the necessary requirements by machine. Your IBM Sales representative can contact Techline for you.
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Change history
| History | Date | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 2013 | Created for IBM WEBi Version 1.0.4.5 |
| Update | December 2013 | Updated for IBM WEBi Version 1.0.4.5 Interim Fix 1 |
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