Getting the software

There are different ways for you to get WebSphere® Portal and Web Content Manager version 8.0 software.

Physical media
WebSphere Portal is available on DVD. Installing from physical media is practical when installing on a limited number of servers.
Live repository
WebSphere Portal is available for downloading and installing directly from a live repository. All you need is IBM Installation Manager and select the portal repository from the list.
Electronic images
Use Passport Advantage for downloading the electronic images of WebSphere Portal version 8.0. Installing is simpler than ever before, IBM Installation Manager makes it easy. The following sections, formerly referred as download documents, provide download information for the different WebSphere Portal and Web Content Manager offerings.

Parent topic: Installing