Getting started with the WebSphere 7 on RHEL 5.9 ZipKit
WebSphere Application Server (WAS) is a software product that performs the role of a web application server. More specifically, it is a software framework and middleware that hosts Java-based web applications.
This topic contains the following sections:
Where to download the ZipKit
- Download the WebSphere ZipKit (Websphere_7_on_RHEL_5.9.eZ) from the BMC Communities.
- Download the WebSphere software required for the WebSphere ZipKit from the following location:
Software name | Location |
|---|---|
WebSphere 7 |
What is in the ZipKit
The WebSphere ZipKit (Websphere_7_on_RHEL_5.9.eZ file) contains the following software:
WebSphere subpackage | Subpackage content | Description |
|---|---|---|
Blueprint | BlueprintFunctionalModel BlueprintDeploymentModel | This folder contains all the deployment models associated with the blueprint and blueprint options (if any). |
BSA | Softwarepackage Systempackage | This folder contains the software package files and the system package associated with the service blueprint. |
Prerequisite for the ZipKit
- Ensure that you have created a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 (RHEL 5.9) VM template in the vCenter.
- While creating the RHEL 5.9 template, you need to choose the following options for RHEL 5.9 operating system:
- Base - Base
- Development - Development Tools and Development Libraries
Where to go next
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