1 Overview

This document describes the process of installing and configuring WebSphere Portal Server v7.0. Before beginning the installation, verify that your environment meets the requirements by referring to the Minimum Technical Requirements document for Collaborative Portal 7.0, which is referenced in this section of this guide: Minimum Technical Requirements.

This document steps the installer through the installation, upgrade, and configuration of the WebSphere Portal Server environment and its related components. The document includes sections on databases transfer, security, and LDAP. WebSphere Portal v7.0 includes an install wizard that eases the entire installation process.

WebSphere Portal v7.0 includes an install wizard to make the overall installation process friendlier. The installation wizard can be used for post installation processes such as database transfer, disable and enable security and configure LDAP server.