WebSphere brand IBM WebSphere IP Multimedia Subsystem Connector, Version 6.2

Preparing the environment

To install the Diameter Enabler successfully, you must first install and configure the prerequisite software. Also, you must first configure the application server platform and whichever of the following that you plan to use: Charging Collection Function (CCF), Online Charging System (OCS), and Home Subscriber Server (HSS).

Before you begin
Before beginning this task, you should review and verify that all hardware and software prerequisites have been met.
About this task
Complete the following steps to prepare the environment for the installation.
Note: was_root is the installation root directory for WebSphere® Application Server Network Deployment. By default, this directory is:
  • AIX /usr/IBM/WebSphere/AppServer
  • Linux /opt/IBM/WebSphere/AppServer
  • Solaris /opt/IBM/WebSphere/AppServer
  1. Verify that your CCF, OCS, or HSS is configured properly to listen to the Diameter Enabler.
  2. Open a command prompt.
  3. Stop the application server.
  4. On the server where WebSphere Application Server is installed, copy the installation file (IBM_WebSphere_IMS_Connector/DHAImsConnectorInstallPackage_6.2.0.tar) from the CD to the was_root directory.
  5. Change (cd) to the was_root directory.
  6. Unpack the file by typing the following command: tar -pxvf DHAImsConnectorInstallPackage_6.2.0.tar
    Note: Remember to apply any relevant fix packs for the TAI.



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