This topic describes how to prepare your operating platform for installing one of the WebSphere Application Server products. Links in the topic exist for each operating system platform. Select your operating system to view the corresponding procedure.
Before you begin
Before preparing the installation environment, read Planning to install Network Deployment .
Why and when to perform this task
You must install the necessary prerequisites for your operating system. Use the following link to go to the procedure for your operating platform.
Steps for this task
Result
You are now ready to install the WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment product.
What to do next
Install the product as described in Installing the product and additional software.