Getting started with the WebSphere 8.5 on RHEL 6.4 ZipKit
WebSphere Application Server is a software product that performs the role of a web application server. More specifically, it is a software framework and middle-ware that hosts Java based web applications.
This topic contains the following sections:
Where to download the ZipKit
- Download the WebSphere 8.5 ZipKit ( ) from BMC Communities.
Software name | Download location |
|---|---|
IBM WebSphere Application Server for Developers | |
IBM Linux 64 bit InstallationManager |
What is in the ZipKit
The WebSphere 8.5 ZipKit contains the following subpackages:
WebSphere 8.5 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 system package associated with the service blueprint. |
Prerequisites for the ZipKit
- Ensure that you have created a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 (RHEL 6.4) VM template in the vCenter.
- While creating the RHEL 6.4 template, choose the following options for RHEL 6.4 operating system:
- Base System - Base, Large Systems Performance and Perl Support
- Development - Development Tools and Development Libraries
- Servers - Server Platform.
- Desktop: Desktop, Desktop Platform, X Window System
Where to go next
Importing the ZipKit for WebSphere 8.5 on RHEL 6.4