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Use WebSphere Application Server on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). WebSphere Application Server is a Java EE 5 certified, EJB 3.0 supported technology-based application platform. Build, deploy and manage robust, agile and reusable SOA business applications and services of all types while reducing application infrastructure costs.

Start building applications using one of the following ready-to-go Amazon Machine Images (AMIs):

• WebSphere Application Server development AMI (ISVs): Available at the low cost of Amazon EC2 usage charges.
  
  
• WebSphere Application Server production-ready AMI: Pay as you go.

To start developing on Amazon EC2, you'll need an Amazon account. If you don't have one, create one now.

Need more information about using the WebSphere Application Server AMI? See the resources below.

Use no charge development AMI

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) can develop applications on Amazon EC2 using the WebSphere Application Server development Amazon Machine Image (AMI). The WebSphere Application Server AMI is available at the low cost of your Amazon Web Services usage, with no time limits, and support provided through an online forum. There is no fee from IBM for the AMI.

	Go to Amazon to register and access the WebSphere Application Server V7.0.0.7 development AMI.

Note: This link takes you to the catalog entry for WebSphere Application Server. On the catalog page, click the Purchase button to sign in, register, and get started.

Details about the WebSphere Application Server development AMI can be found in the WebSphere Application Server AMI Catalog.

Use production-ready AMI

Use WebSphere Application Server AMI at an hourly rate. Amazon Web Services offers a low-cost, pay as you go model with no long-term commitments and no minimum fees.

See the Amazon EC2 Running IBM page for more information on pricing and other service details.

	Go to Amazon for information on how to get started with the WebSphere Application Server V7.0.0.7 production-ready AMI.

Details about the WebSphere Application Server production-ready AMI can be found in the WebSphere Application Server AMI Catalog.

Purchase a product license for use on AWS

Another option is to use your own product licenses. You can install and run IBM programs on the Amazon EC2 Web service using program licenses obtained from IBM on a Processor Value Unit (PVU) basis. Read PVUs required for Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud for more information.

Find purchase information for WebSphere Application Server and buy online.

The following resources can help you get started with AMIs.

• IBM WebSphere Application Server FAQ: Answers to most often asked questions.
  
  
• IBM WebSphere Application Server Amazon Machine Image Get Started Guide (PDF): Deployment instructions for WebSphere Application Server Amazon Machine Images (AMI) under the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) infrastructure.
  
  
• Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2): Learn more about Amazon's Web service that provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud.
  
  
• Cloud computing with Amazon Web Services: Explore how Amazon Web Services provide a compelling alternative for architecting and building scalable, reliable applications.
  
  
• IBM and cloud computing: An overview of IBM's approach to cloud computing.
  
  
• Cloud Computing space: Your starting point for the latest IBM, developerWorks and general industry information on cloud computing. Discover why cloud computing is important, how to get started, and where to learn more about it.
  
  
• SaaSpace: An online collaborative venue for Software as a Service companies.

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