7.9 Configure the Web Server

If a web server is already installed, skip this section, and proceed to the next step.

The prerequistes section provides information about the web servers supported.

Depending on the web server you choose to install, use its product documentation to install and configure the web server.

Note:

• See the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure Security Guide for configurations to secure your web server.
• You must enable a sticky session/affinity session configuration on the web server. See the respective product-specific Configuration Guide for more details. Additionally, you also must enable the sticky session/ affinity session configuration at the Load Balancer level if you have configured a Load Balancer in front of the web server.

• Configure WebSphere Application Server for Application Deployment
• Configure WebLogic for Application Deployment
• Configure Apache Tomcat Server for Application Deployment
• Additional Configurations for Web Servers

Note:

• Make a note of the IP Address/ Hostname and Port of the webapplication server. This information is required during the installation process (required if the web server is not configured).
• Add umask 0027 in the .profile of the UNIX account which manages the WEB server to ensure restricted access permissions.
• See the OFSAA Secure Configuration Guide/ Security Guide mentioned in the Related Documents section for additional information on securely configuring your web server.