Preparing the IBM i Server for IBM WebSphere Portal

This section includes information for setting up the operating system of your IBM i server for IBM WebSphere Portal v8.5. Other components might require additional steps; see the product documentation for the specific components you want to install for information.

WebSphere Portal can be installed locally or remotely using a Windows workstation (recommended).

You need the following information to install remotely:

• Microsoft Windows 2003 or Windows 2008, 2008 R2 or Windows XP, Windows 7

• Workstation CD-ROM drive (optional)

• TCP/IP connection to the i5/OS system where you will install WebSphere Portal v8.5

• The IBM i server must be in an unrestricted state

• A valid user ID and password on the IBM i system

• A user profile with a user type (user class) of *ALLOBJ and *SECADM to install and configure WebSphere Portal v8.5

You need the following information to install locally:

• IBM i/OS CD-ROM drive (optional)

• The IBM i server must be in an unrestricted state

• A valid IBM i user ID and password

• A user profile with a user type (user class) of *ALLOBJ and *SECADM to install and configure WebSphere Portal v8.5