Setting up the target environment

Installing IBM® WebSphere® Portal only for migration is slightly different from a regular installation process. For migration, you would choose a simpler installation process that would copy only the binary files. This install does not create profiles or pre-deploys applications or start servers. Installing IBM WebSphere Portal for migration is a faster process.

Prerequisites
WebSphere Portal detailed system requirements

About this task

Migration to a new release requires setting up a target environment. The target environment might be one of the following environments:
  • A separate system
  • A remote migration
  • The same system if you choose a local migration path
Independently from the migration path that is chosen, the target environment requires a fresh, binary only, Portal installation. Meaning setting up the target environment without creating any profiles. For the z/OS operating system, the new version must be on the same server as the earlier version. Remote migration is not supported for this operating system.
The following high-level steps provide guidance for using the IBM Installation Manager. Refer to the Installation methods section for other installation alternatives.
Note: If you previously did a full Portal installation, you must remove all profiles.

Procedure

  1. Start the IBM Installation Manager.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install WebSphere Portal binary files only.
    Note: If you are installing on z/OS®, binary installation is the only available option
    1. Follow the IBM Installation Manager instructions through the different screens.
    2. While on the Features screen, make sure that Create a new Portal Server Profile and Create a new Deployment Manager Profile augmented with WebSphere Portal are not selected.
    3. Proceed with the remaining instructions to complete the binary installation.
  3. Required: Install the latest fixes and updates. Refer to Recommended fixes and updates for WebSphere Portal and Web Content Management for details. The fixes might include fixes and improvements to the migration process.