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IBM WebSphere Portal Express V6.1.0.5 and 6.1.5.2 hardware and software requirements on an i5/OS operating system. The hardware and software requirements reflect the versions of prerequisites and corequisites that were tested with WebSphere Portal V6.1.0.5 and 6.1.5.2.

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WebSphere Portal Express Server Version 6.1.0.5 and 6.1.5.2 (i5/OS)

This page describes the minimum product levels that need to be installed before opening a problem report with IBM WebSphere Portal Technical Support. The software versions and any maintenance levels listed on this page have been explicitly verified as working.

EARLIER LEVEL OF A LISTED SOFTWARE: Software versions at a lower level than those noted on this page are unsupported. LDAP software at an earlier level is considered untested and best effort support only. For more details and exceptions, refer to the WebSphere Portal Express 6.1.x Support Statement. Also see the listing of software explicitly not supported for use with WebSphere Portal 6.1.x in WebSphere Portal Support Statement Addendum - Unsupported Products (#7012957).

LATER LEVEL OF A LISTED SOFTWARE: Because other products frequently ship fixes, updates, and new releases, testing every configuration is not possible. In general, you can install and run with updates to supported products if those updates are compatible with the tested versions. For more details and exceptions, refer to the WebSphere Portal Express 6.1.x Support Statement. Also see the listing of software explicitly not supported for use with WebSphere Portal 6.1.x in WebSphere Portal Support Statement Addendum - Unsupported Products (#7012957).

UNLISTED SOFTWARE: Software not listed on this page at any level is unsupported. LDAP software not listed is considered untested and best effort support only. For more details and exceptions, refer to the WebSphere Portal Express 6.1.x Support Statement. Also see the listing of software explicitly not supported for use with WebSphere Portal 6.1.x in WebSphere Portal Support Statement Addendum - Unsupported Products (#7012957).






Operating systems
supported with 32-bit or 64-bit WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Portal Express

  • IBM i V7R1 on IBM i (64-bit operating system) Only supported with 6.1.5 install upgraded to 6.1.5.2, not supported with 6.1.0.5 without the feature pack enabled. Refer to technote #1433530 for instructions; The recommended system level is 5770SS1 IBM i V7R1 with cumulative PTF group SF99710 level 10096 or later, IBM Java group PTF SF99572 level 2, and IBM DB2 for i5/OS PTF group SF99701 level 1 or later. The IBM DB2 for i5/OS database is part of the operating system.
  • i5/OS V6R1 on System i (64-bit operating system) The recommended system level is 5722SS1 i5/OS V5R4 with cumulative PTF group SF99540 level 8057 or later, IBM Java PTF group SF99562 level 11, and IBM DB2 for i5/OS PTF group SF99601 level 13 or later. The IBM DB2 for i5/OS database is part of the operating system. WebSphere Process Server is not supported.
  • i5/OS V5R4 on System i (64-bit operating system) The recommended system level is 5761SS1 i5/OS V6R1 with cumulative PTF group SF99610 level 8064 or later, IBM Java group PTF SF99291 level 23, and IBM DB2 for i5/OS PTF group SF99504 level 25 or later. The IBM DB2 for i5/OS database is part of the operating system. WebSphere Process Server is not supported.



i5/OS hardware requirements
  • Minimum 5.0 GB free disk space for installation for WebSphere Portal Express
  • Recent System i5 and eServer i5 models with at least 3800 CPW
  • System i model 820 with processor feature 2395
  • Physical memory: 5 GB minimum. Production environments and environments featuring multiple profiles will require more memory. Note: The amount of memory assigned to the *INTERACT pool should be set at a minimum of well over 1 GB and a maximum of 100%. If the *INTERACT pool cannot be given enough memory, then the database tasks have to be started with SBMJOB so that they run in the *BASE pool.
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive



Application Servers
The WebSphere-supplied Java 2 SDK is required for both the run time and any remote Java clients.

Refer to "Required WebSphere Interim Fixes for WebSphere Portal V6.1.0.5 and V6.1.5.2" for the complete list of fixes required for WebSphere Application Server.

With V7R1:
  • WebSphere Application Server V6.1.0.31 (SF99364 level 2), with IBM Developer Kit for Java, Version 1.5, 5761-JV1 option 8, 5761-JV1 option 9 is optional.
With V6R1:
  • WebSphere Application Server V6.1.0.31 (SF99353 level 13), with IBM Developer Kit for Java, Version 1.5, 5761-JV1 option 7, 5761-JV1 option 8 or option 9 are optional.
With V5R4:
  • WebSphere Application Server V6.1.0.31 (SF99323 level 24), with IBM Developer Kit for Java, Version 1.5, 5722-JV1 option 7, 5722-JV1 option 8 is optional.



Databases
  • IBM DB2 for iSeries 5.4, 6.1 (V6R1) or 7.1 (V7R1) (DB2 product site)
  • Derby V10.3 and 10.1



Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Drivers
  • DB2 Driver for JDBC and SQLJ 3.1 (type 2/4)
  • Derby embedded JDBC Driver
  • IBM Toolbox for Java/JT Open JDBC Driver 6.0 (type 4)



Web servers

  • Apache HTTP Server V2.0.5.9 (Apache Server product site) (Apache Server 2.0.5.9 includes CERT Advisory CA-2002-17)
  • Apache HTTP Server V2.2 (Apache Server product site) (Apache 2.2.x is supported with WebSphere Application Server 7.0.])
  • IBM HTTP Server for WAS V7.0 and 6.1 (IBM HTTP Server product site) (HTTP Server 7.0 is supported with WebSphere Application Server 7.0 only as a remote Web server)
  • IBM HTTP Server for iSeries V7R1, V6R1 and V5R4 (IBM HTTP Server product site) (HTTP Server for i5/OS is provided natively on System i5 and is not bundled with or installed by WebSphere Portal. For V5R4, supported group PTF is SF99114 level 22; for V6R1, supported group PTF is SF99115 level 13, For V7R1, supported PTF group is SF99368 level 1. For V5R4, the license program number is 5722DG1; for V6R1, the license program number is 5761DG1; for V7R1, the license program number is 5770DG1. Issue the GO LICPGM to display all the installed licensed programs. For WebSphere Application 6.1.0.31 on V6R1M0, apply SI35071. For WebSphere Application 7.0.0.11 on V6R1M0, apply SI35078)
  • Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) V7.5 or 7.0 (only for WAS 7 environments) and 6.0 (Microsoft product site)
  • IBM Lotus Domino Enterprise Server V8.5.2, 8.5.1, 8.5, 8.0.2, 8.0.1, 8.0 and V7.0.3, 7.0.2, 7.0.1 (Lotus Domino product site) (To use Lotus Domino Version 7.0 with WebSphere Application Server 6.1, you must install the Web Server plug-in for Lotus Domino Server Version 6 which is a part of the Web Server plug-in for WebSphere Application Server 6.1)
  • Sun Java System Web Server 7 Update 8 or 6.1 SP12 (Sun product site)



Web browsers
(required for administration / configuration, sample program execution, and launch pad. There is no restriction or certification of Web browsers on clients that connect the server to display content)




LDAP servers

  • IBM Lotus Domino Enterprise Server V8.5.2, 8.5.1, 8.5, 8.0.2, 8.0.1, 8.0 and V7.0.3, 7.0.2, 7.0.1 (Lotus Domino product site) For 7.0.2 and 7.0.1: Apply SPR KLIN6LRTHJ to be able to return Groups and Users by direct lookup. Turkish users should use version 7.0.3 or later.
  • IBM Tivoli Directory Server 6.2, 6.1 and 6.0 (IBM Tivoli Directory Server product site) Add the fix for APAR IO02714 on applicable releases, available at IBM Support.
  • IBM z/OS Security Server 1.7 and 1.6 (IBM z/OS Security Server product site)
  • IBM z/OS.e Security Server 1.7 and 1.6 (IBM z/OS Security Server product site)
  • Novell eDirectory 8.8 or 8.7.3 (Novell eDirectory product site)
  • Sun Java System Directory Server 7, 6.3, 6.1, and 6 (Sun product site)
  • Microsoft Active Directory 2008, including Lightweight Directory Server (AD LDS, previously referred to as "Application Mode" or ADAM)
  • Windows Active Directory 2000 and 2003 including Application Mode



Software for collaboration - Domino and Extended Products (optional)
  • IBM Lotus Domino Enterprise Server V8.5.2, 8.5.1, 8.5, 8.0.2, 8.0.1, 8.0 and V7.0.3, 7.0.2, 7.0.1, 6.5.6
  • IBM Lotus Domino Document Manager V7 and 6.5.1
  • IBM Lotus Sametime V8.5, 8.0.2, 8.0, 7.5.1 and 7.5



Software for content management (optional)
  • IBM Lotus Web Content Management V6.1.0.5 or 6.1.5.2
  • Ephox EditLive IBM LWCM OEM version 3.4.1.41 (which includes EditLive version 7.0.1.46.)
  • IBM Lotus Quickr V8.5, 8.1.1
  • 6.1.5.2: IBM Lotus FileNet P8 V4.5
  • 6.1.5.2: IBM Content Manager V8.4



External Security software (optional)
  • IBM Tivoli Access Manager V6.1 and 6.0 for trust association interceptor and enhanced trust association interceptor (support for Subject creation) (Tivoli Access Manager product site) When using Tivoli Access Manager 6.0 for authorization or integrated user provisioning with WebSphere Portal, the Tivoli Access Manager AMJRTE component must be at the Version 5.1 fix pack 2 level or later. This version of AMJRTE component is automatically installed with WebSphere Application Server Version 5.1.1 or later, but must still be configured to work with WebSphere Portal.
  • IBM Tivoli Access Manager V6.0 for Java Authorization Contract for Containers (JACC) (Tivoli Access Manager product site) When using Tivoli Access Manager 6.0 for authorization or integrated user provisioning with WebSphere Portal, the Tivoli Access Manager AMJRTE component must be at the Version 5.1 fix pack 2 level or later. This version of AMJRTE component is automatically installed with WebSphere Application Server Version 5.1.1 or later, but must still be configured to work with WebSphere Portal
  • Computer Associates SiteMinder V6.0



Software for portlet development
  • IBM Rational Application Developer V7.5 and 7.0.6 (plugin for UTE)
  • IBM Portlet Factory V6.1.5, 6.1



JavaScript Library
  • Dojo V1.3.2 or 1.1.1
To take advantage of the support for Microsoft Internet Explorer V8.0 or to use the new features in 6.1.5.2 such as Mashups integration and the Page Builder Theme, you will need to use Dojo V1.3.2. Refer to the topic "Using a different Dojo version" for more



Software for license management
  • IBM Tivoli License Compliance Manager Version 2.3

Related information


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Modified date:
03 December 2021

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