Choosing a configuration

Before you install Content Manager OnDemand, you should learn about the Content Manager OnDemand system configuration and the various components that make up the system.

About this task

The IBM Content Manager OnDemand for Multiplatforms: Introduction and Planning Guide provides details about the system configuration and the required and optional components for each type of server. You should also print and read the README file from the Content Manager OnDemand product physical (CD or DVD) or unpacked electronic media (for example, *.tar). After you have that information, you can choose the components that you need to install and prepare to install the components by setting up your environment. Setting up your environment consists of two tasks:

Procedure

  1. Planning for sufficient performance and capacity.
  2. Installing the platform-specific prerequisites.

Results

Content Manager OnDemand supports several types of system configurations. However, most customers install the standard library/object server system. A standard library/object server system is a single workstation that includes a complete Content Manager OnDemand system and performs both the library server and object server functions.

In a production environment, you should dedicate each workstation to Content Manager OnDemand work and processes. That is, you should not run other applications on a workstation with a Content Manager OnDemand library or object server.