IBM® Rational® Asset Manager requires
a server application. If you do not already have one of the supported
application servers installed, then you can install WebSphere® Application Server,
version 8.0 which
is included with the Rational Asset Manager installation
media.
About this task
Installation instructions and release notes, as well as information
about working with DB2® are available
in the
WebSphere Application Server Version
8.0 Information
Center. See
http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/wasinfo/v8r0/index.jsp for information that applies to
WebSphere Application Server.
Procedure
To start an installation of the full WebSphere Application Server Version 8.0:
- From the Rational Asset Manager launchpad
program, click Install IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0.
If you are installing from CD media, you might be prompted to insert
the first WebSphere Application Server installation
CD.
- Click the WebSphere Application Server Installation
page or select the page that applies to your installation scenario.
- Read the installation guide and readme information that
is available on this page or in the information center.
- Click Launch the installation wizard for WebSphere
Application Server or, if you chose not to use the WebSphere Application Server Installation
page, launch the installer that applies to your installation scenario.
- Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the installation.
For more information, see the installation instructions in the WebSphere Application Server Version 8.0 Information
Center.
What to do next
Click the Apply latest Fix Pack for WebSphere Application Server link
in the Rational Asset Manager launchpad
or go to http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27004980 in
your web browser to download and install updates.
Enable
application security on the WebSphere Application Server and
then install the Rational Asset Manager server,
specifying the details for the WebSphere Application Server during
the Rational Asset Manager server
installation.