WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, Version 6.0.x     Operating Systems: AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows

Getting started with WebSphere Application Server

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IBM WebSphere Application Server products provide a next-generation application server on an industry-standard foundation. Each product addresses a distinct set of scenarios and needs. WebSphere Application Server, Version 6 product offerings are described in Packaging.

Planning

See Planning the installation (diagrams) for a description of typical scenarios for each WebSphere Application Server product.

Installing

See Task overview: Installing for a description of installing the WebSphere Application Server product and other installable components on the product disc.

Configuring

See Using the Profile creation wizard for a description of installing profiles that define a deployment manager, a managed node, or a stand-alone Application Server.

Migrating

See Migration and coexistence overview and Migrating and coexisting for a description of how to migrate applications and configuration data from a previous version of WebSphere Application Server.

Using the Samples Gallery

See Accessing the Samples (Samples Gallery) for a description of the set of Samples that ship with each product. The Samples demonstrate common Web application tasks.

Deploying applications

The information center describes a way to sample WebSphere Application Server functionality by quickly deploying Web components, such as servlets and JSP files. The method is not recommended as an official development method. See Fast paths for WebSphere Application Server to get started.

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