WebSphere Portal integration prerequisites for the WebSphere Commerce machine

Before you integrate WebSphere Portal ensure that the WebSphere Commerce system meets the software and configuration requirements.

Software

You must have preinstalled the following software:

  • WebSphere Commerce version 7.

Prerequisite tasks

Ensure that the system meets the following requirements:

  • You have a functioning WebSphere Commerce instance at the 7.0.0.0 or higher level.
  • You are able to log on to the Administration Console using the WebSphere Commerce Site Administrator user ID.
  • SolarisLinuxAIX You are able to log on to the WebSphere Commerce machine using the WebSphere Commerce non-root user.
  • A WebSphere Commerce store has been published. Refer to the STOREENT table and record the storeID value. For example, run the following command select * from storeent.
  • The system clocks of the WebSphere Portal machine and the WebSphere Commerce machine should be synchronized.
  • The IP addresses of the WebSphere Commerce Server and WebSphere Portal Server are registered in a DNS server, and that they can access each other by hostname.
  • Complete the instructions found in Preparing Lightweight Directory Access Protocol with WebSphere Commerce and WebSphere Commerce Portal. If you are using simulated single sign-on, you are not required to complete this step.