Preparing application servers for use with WebSphere Commerce
Install and prepare a 64-bit WebSphere Application Server Version 8.5.5.7 or later, for use
with WebSphere Commerce. WebSphere Application Server must be installed before you can install
WebSphere Commerce.
Before you begin
- If you need to download the WebSphere Application Server eAssembly, then go to HCL Licensing portal - Flexnet and search for the applicable part number:
- For WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, search for part number CRYJ5ML.
- For WebSphere Application Server Base, search for part number CRY52ML.
Note: The WebSphere Application Server eAssembly includes the Installation Manager and IBM HTTP Server. Log on as the local non-root user.
Note: During installation, the non-root user and non-root user group must be local; using LDAP users and groups is not supported.- Install the Installation Manager.Important: Ensure that you install the IBM Installation Manager as a non-root user, otherwise WebSphere Commerce does not install successfully.