Planning for installation

Before you install the product, you must consider your environment.

Installation topologies
With WebSphere® eXtreme Scale, you can create many installation topologies that include stand-alone servers, WebSphere Application Server, or both.
Hardware and software requirements
Browse an overview of hardware and operating system requirements. Although you are not required to use a specific level of hardware or operating system for WebSphere eXtreme Scale, formally supported hardware and software options are available on the Systems Requirements page of the product support site. If a conflict exists between the information center and the System Requirements page, the information at the website takes precedence. Prerequisite information in the information center is provided as a convenience only.
Offering IDs for WebSphere eXtreme Scale product offerings
When installing product updates or rolling back fixes with Installation Manager and from the command line, you are required to specify the offering ID. Use the following tables to identify the product offerings and required and optionally installable features.
Java SE considerations
WebSphere eXtreme Scale requires Java™ SE. In general, newer versions of Java SE have better functionality and performance.
Java EE considerations
As you prepare to integrate WebSphere eXtreme Scale in a Java Platform, Enterprise Edition environment, consider certain items, such as versions, configuration options, requirements and limitations, and application deployment and management.
Directory conventions
The following directory conventions are used throughout the documentation to reference special directories such as wxs_install_root and wxs_home. You access these directories during several different scenarios, including during installation and use of command-line tools.
Runtime files for WebSphere eXtreme Scale integrated with WebSphere Application Server
Java archive (JAR) files are included in the installation. You can see the JAR files that are included and the location to which they are installed.
Runtime files for WebSphere eXtreme Scale stand-alone installation
Java archive (JAR) files are included in the installation. You can see the JAR files that are included and the location to which they are installed.

Parent topic: Installing

Last updated: 2021-03-29