Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 system requirements

Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 - Client for Desktop

This topic provides hardware requirements and software product levels that are supported for Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 Client for Desktop.

Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 - Client for Devices

This topic provides hardware requirements and software product levels that are supported for Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 Client for Devices.

Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 - Network Client Installer

For Web Server support, which enables the remote client download, any HTTP Server can be used. Web content is placed in the document root folder in a directory named Expeditor. The installer will do extra processing if IBM HTTP Server 6.0.2.11 (at a minimum) is detected.

For Portal Server support, which enables Portal Administration of composite applications running on the Lotus Expeditor Client, WebSphere Portal Server 6.0 or WebSphere Portal Server Express 6.0, is required. Portal content is installed in the InstallableApps folder of the portal server.

The download applet requires Java™ Virtual Machine (JVM), Version 1.4.2, to be available in the Web browser.

Lotus Expeditor 6.1.1 - Server

Lotus Expeditor Server has specific system requirements and component prerequisites that must be understood prior to installation. These requirements were accurate at the time this information was published and reflects what was used during testing and quality assurance. As newer versions of software are supported, information will be provided on the Lotus Expeditor Server Support page at: http://www.ibm.com/software/lotus/expeditor/support/. If you cannot find your required version, contact IBM Support before proceeding.

LOTUS EXPEDITOR SERVER HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

This topic provides data for hardware configurations that have been tested by IBM. Use the following information as a guide for your installation of IBM Lotus Expeditor Server.

Note: Installation times will vary based on system characteristics, including processor speed, available disk space, and physical memory size. Installation on systems with the minimum requirements takes several hours.

AIX on System p

Refer to the following list for hardware requirements for IBM AIX systems:

• Processor: IBM POWER4, POWER5, and POWER5+
• Physical memory: 2 GB or more per processor
• Disk space: The following values are required if you use the installation program to install WebSphere Application Server, extensions and fixes, and IBM Lotus Expeditor. These values do not account for any other products or components that could be installed on the IBM Lotus Expeditor system. See the documentation shipped with your products for additional hardware requirement information. The following list shows the space requirements by component:

  Table 6. AIX on System p - Lotus Expeditor Server - Disk space

  Component	Install directory (/opt)	Temp directory (/tmp)	Database instance directory (/home)
  IBM Lotus Expeditor	1 GB	200 MB
  WebSphere Application Server, plugin, and fixes	1.7 GB	300 MB
  DB2	500 MB	10 MB	150 MB
  Lotus Expeditor database (local or remote)		10 MB	1.5 GB
  IBM HTTP Server and fixes	100 MB	10 MB
  Total	3.3 GB	530 MB	1.65 GB

• Virtual memory/swap space: This value should be equal to double your physical memory. At a minimum, this value should be at least equal to your physical memory.
• File system size: The disk space required for each directory is listed in Table 6.
• Network connectivity: The following elements are required for the server system:
  • Network adapter and connection to a physical network that can carry IP packets. For example, Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, and so on.
  • Configured fully-qualified host name. The IBM Lotus Expeditor system must be able to resolve an IP address from its fully-qualified host name. To ensure that this is configured correctly, issue the ping command from a command line. For example, ping hostname.yourco.com, where hostname.yourco.com is the fully-qualified host name.

Linux on x86 systems

Refer to the following list for hardware requirements for Linux on x86 systems:

• Processor: Pentium 2 GHz or equivalent at a minimum
• Physical memory: 2 GB or more per processor
• Disk space: The following values are required if you use the installation program to install WebSphere Application Server, extensions and fixes, and IBM Lotus Expeditor. These values do not account for any other products or components that could be installed on the IBM Lotus Expeditor system. See the documentation shipped with your products for additional hardware requirement information. The following list shows the space requirements by component:

  Table 7. Linux on x86 - Lotus Expeditor Server - Disk space

  Component	Install directory (/opt)	Temp directory (/tmp)	Database instance directory (/home)
  IBM Lotus Expeditor	1 GB	200 MB
  WebSphere Application Server, plugin, and fixes	1.7 GB	300 MB
  DB2	500 MB	10 MB	150 MB
  Lotus Expeditor database (local or remote)		10 MB	1.5 GB
  IBM HTTP Server and fixes	100 MB	10 MB
  Total	3.3 GB	530 MB	1.65 GB

  Virtual memory/swap space: This value should be equal to double your physical memory. At a minimum, this value should be at least equal to your physical memory.
• File system size: The Linux ext2 file system, which is used by default, does not allow you to change the file system size. Therefore, you should carefully plan in advance for the size of your file system in order to avoid related problems. The disk space required for each directory is listed in Table 7.
• Network connectivity: The following elements are required for the server system:
  • Network adapter and connection to a physical network that can carry IP packets. For example, Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, and so on.
  • Configured fully-qualified host name. The IBM Lotus Expeditor system must be able to resolve an IP address from its fully-qualified host name. To ensure that this is configured correctly, issue the ping command from a command line. For example, ping hostname.yourco.com, where hostname.yourco.com is the fully-qualified host name.

Linux on System p

Refer to the following list for hardware requirements for SUSE Linux systems:

• Processor: IBM POWER4, POWER5, and POWER5+
• Physical memory: 2 GB or more per processor
• Disk space: The following values are required if you use the installation program to install WebSphere Application Server, extensions and fixes, and IBM Lotus Expeditor. These values do not account for any other products or components that could be installed on the IBM Lotus Expeditor system. See the documentation shipped with your products for additional hardware requirement information. The following list shows the space requirements by component:

  Table 8. Linux on System p - Lotus Expeditor Server - Disk space

  Component	Install directory (/opt)	Temp directory (/tmp)	Database instance directory (/home)
  IBM Lotus Expeditor	1 GB	200 MB
  WebSphere Application Server, plugin, and fixes	1.7 GB	300 MB
  DB2	500 MB	10 MB	150 MB
  Lotus Expeditor database (local or remote)		10 MB	1.5 GB
  IBM HTTP Server and fixes	100 MB	10 MB
  Total	3.3 GB	530 MB	1.65 GB

• Virtual memory/swap space: This value should be equal to double your physical memory. At a minimum, this value should be at least equal to your physical memory.
• File system size: The Linux ext2 file system, which is used by default, does not allow you to change the file system size. Therefore, you should carefully plan in advance for the size of your file system in order to avoid related problems. The disk space required for each directory is listed in Table 8.
• Network connectivity: The following elements are required for the server system:
  • Network adapter and connection to a physical network that can carry IP packets. For example, Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, and so on.
  • Configured fully-qualified host name. The IBM Lotus Expeditor system must be able to resolve an IP address from its fully-qualified host name. To ensure that this is configured correctly, issue the ping command from a command line. For example, ping hostname.yourco.com, where hostname.yourco.com is the fully-qualified host name.

Windows systems

See the following list for hardware requirements for Windows systems:

• Processor: Pentium 2 GHz or equivalent at a minimum
• Physical memory: 2 GB or more per processor
• Disk space: The following values are required if you use the installation program to install WebSphere Application Server, extensions and fixes, and IBM Lotus Expeditor. These values do not account for any other products or components that could be installed on the IBM Lotus Expeditor system. See the documentation shipped with your products for additional hardware requirement information. You can perform a custom installation of the components. The following list shows the space requirements by component:

  Table 9. Windows - Lotus Expeditor Server - Disk space

  Component	Install directory (C:\Program Files\IBM\WebSphere or C:\Program Files\IBM\Lotus)	Temp directory (%TEMP%\IBM)
  IBM Lotus Expeditor	1 GB (2.5 GB for a local database)	200 MB
  WebSphere Application Server, plugin, and fixes	1.7 GB	300 MB
  DB2	500 MB	10 MB
  IBM HTTP Server and fixes	100 MB	10 MB
  Total	3.3 GB (4.8 GB for a local database)	520 MB

• Virtual memory/swap space: This value should be equal to double your physical memory. At a minimum, this value should be at least equal to your physical memory.
• File system: NTFS file system is recommended.

  Note: Because the installation program does not check cluster sizes on a file system, install on an NTFS file system to ensure that you have enough disk space. If you intend to install on a FAT file system, make sure that you have enough disk space prior to installation. For information, see the Microsoft support Web site, http://support.microsoft.com, and search for content about default cluster sizes for FAT file systems.

• Network connectivity: The following elements are required for the server system:
  • Network adapter and connection to a physical network that can carry IP packets. For example, Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, and so on.
  • Configured fully-qualified host name. The Lotus Expeditor system must be able to resolve an IP address from its fully-qualified host name. To ensure that this is configured correctly, issue the ping command from a command line. For example, ping hostname.yourco.com, where hostname.yourco.com is the fully-qualified host name.

LOTUS EXPEDITOR SERVER SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

This topic provides the minimum product levels that you should install for Lotus Expeditor Server. Because other products frequently ship fixes, updates, and new releases, every possible configuration has not been tested.

Notes:

• Required software is supported only on the platforms that Lotus Expeditor Server supports. An exception to this is that Lotus Expeditor Server does not support Solaris 10; however, DB2 Server running on Solaris 10 is supported (remote database server only).

Supported operating systems

One of the following operating systems is required on the system where Lotus Expeditor Server will be installed:

Table 10. Lotus Expeditor Server - Supported operating systems

Operating system (minimum software requirements)	Notes	Additional information on fixes and support
AIX
IBM AIX 5L™ Version 5.3 Maintenance Level 2	Supports "64-bit version only" because DB2 only provides 64-bit support for this operating system. The database server can be on a different operating system platform than the Lotus Expeditor server. The database server operating system must be one of the operating systems supported by Lotus Expeditor, or Solaris 10.	http://www.ibm.com/
Linux on x86
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Enterprise Server 4.0 for Intel (x86)	Supports 32-bit version only.	http://www.redhat.com/
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 4.0 for Intel (x86)	Supports 32-bit version only.	http://www.redhat.com/
Linux on System p
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4	Supports "64-bit version only" because DB2 only provides 64-bit support for this operating system. The database server can be on a different operating system platform than the Lotus Expeditor server. The DB2 Server operating system must be one of the operating systems supported by Lotus Expeditor, or Solaris 10.	http://www.novell.com/
Windows
Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise	Supports 32-bit version only.	http://www.microsoft.com
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard	Supports 32-bit version only.	http://www.microsoft.com

Minimum supported application server

WebSphere Network Deployment and WebSphere Application Server Editions V6.0.2.11 (32-bit only)

Red Hat Linux 4 system users only: Prepare your system for WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2. Complete instructions at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg21210058

Note: WebSphere Application Server 6.1 is not supported.

Minimum supported Web server (required)

IBM HTTP Server 6.0.2.11

Note: This is the HTTP server that is provided with WebSphere Application Server. For additional information on fixes and support, see http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/httpservers/

Minimum support for remote Web servers

This statement only applies to Web servers running on a separate system than Lotus Expeditor Server. If you plan to run the Web server on the same system as Lotus Expeditor Server, you must use IBM HTTP Server 6.0.2.11.

Lotus Expeditor Server support for remote Web servers spans two categories:

• Fully-tested and supported remote Web servers: The list of fully tested Web servers for each release of Lotus Expeditor Server is documented in the information center and in the supported hardware and software documentation for each release. Lotus Expeditor Server support accepts problem reports for the appropriate Lotus Expeditor Server releases using the tested Web servers. These problem reports receive high-priority attention.
• Untested and partially supported remote Web servers: In general, Lotus Expeditor Server support makes a best effort to support remote Web servers that have not been tested with Lotus Expeditor Server. Lotus Expeditor Server support accepts problem reports for the appropriate Lotus Expeditor Server releases using untested remote Web servers. If Lotus Expeditor Server support can re-create the reported problem using a tested remote Web server, staff will attempt to fix the problem. If the support team is not able to re-create the problem on a tested remote Web server, customers are referred to the Web server provider for further assistance.

Submitting requests for additional Web server support:

Lotus Expeditor Server Development accepts customer requirements for Web server support and functionality enhancements. Formal requirements are reviewed for consideration if they are submitted through the applicable IBM marketing or sales representative. Customer requirements must address one of the following areas:

• Formal Web server support for additional Web server products, platforms, or configurations not currently supported, as previously indicated.
• Functional enhancements that either extend or exploit Lotus Expeditor Web server integration capabilities.

Supported databases (required)

You can use one of the following database products to store Lotus Expeditor Server information.

Note: The database server can be on a different operating system platform than the Lotus Expeditor server. The DB2 Server operating system must be one of those supported by Lotus Expeditor or Solaris 10.

Table 11. Lotus Expeditor Server - Supported databases

Database	Notes	Additional information on fixes and support
IBM DB2 Enterprise 9.1 for Linux, UNIX, Windows and Solaris 10	Any fix pack provided for DB2 9.1 will be supported.	http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/
IBM DB2 Workgroup Server Edition 9.1 for Linux, UNIX, Windows and Solaris 10	Any fix pack provided for DB2 9.1 will be supported.	http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/

Note: A database server is required for Lotus Expeditor Server.

Supported LDAP directories (optional)

You can use one of the following software products as an LDAP directory to store user information.

Table 12. Supported LDAP directories

LDAP server	Notes	Additional information on fixes and support
IBM Tivoli® Directory Server 6.0	Only supported using the custom LDAP configuration.	http://www.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/directory-server/
IBM Lotus Domino® Enterprise Server 7.0	Only supported using the custom LDAP configuration.	http://www.lotus.com/products/product4.nsf/wdocs/dominohomepage
IBM Lotus Domino Enterprise Server 6.5.x	Only supported using the custom LDAP configuration.	http://www.lotus.com/products/product4.nsf/wdocs/dominohomepage
Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 and 6.0	Only supported using the custom LDAP configuration.	http://www.sun.com/software/products/directory_srvr_ee/index.jsp
Windows Active Directory 2003		http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/technologies/directory/ad/default.asp

Notes:

1. Using an LDAP server is optional for Lotus Expeditor Server.
2. Because you can install the LDAP server on a different system from where Lotus Expeditor Server is installed, you might be able to install the LDAP server on an operating system that is different from the operating system on the Lotus Expeditor system.

Support for LDAP servers

Lotus Expeditor Server support for LDAP servers spans two categories:

• Fully tested and supported LDAP servers: Lotus Expeditor Server support accepts problem reports for the appropriate IBM Lotus Expeditor releases using the tested directory servers. These problem reports receive high-priority attention. Features that are tested with these directories include relatively simple search and retrieval functions for user and group objects. Functions outside this scope, such as dynamic groups, referrals, or the Active Directory Global Catalog feature, are considered advanced features and have not been tested with Lotus Expeditor Server. Lotus Expeditor Server support encourages customers to work with their LDAP provider for additional support on these advanced features.
• Untested and partially supported LDAP servers: In general, Lotus Expeditor Server support makes a best effort to support directory servers that have not been tested with Lotus Expeditor Server. Lotus Expeditor Server support accepts problem reports for the appropriate IBM Lotus Expeditor releases using untested directory servers. If Lotus Expeditor Server support can recreate the reported problem using a tested LDAP server, staff will attempt to fix the problem. If the support team is not able to recreate the problem on a tested LDAP server, customers are referred to the LDAP provider for further assistance.

Submitting requests for additional LDAP support

IBM Lotus Expeditor Development accepts customer requirements for LDAP support and functionality enhancements. Formal requirements are reviewed for consideration if they are submitted through the applicable IBM marketing or sales representative. Customer requirements must address one of the following areas:

• Formal LDAP support for additional LDAP products, platforms, or configurations not currently supported, as previously indicated.
• Functional enhancements that either extend or exploit Lotus Expeditor Server LDAP integration capabilities.

Supported Web browsers (required)

• The IBM Lotus Expeditor User Management console and WebSphere Application Server administration require a Web browser to access them. You can only work with the User Management console using a desktop browser.
• These Web browsers were tested by IBM on servers that support the following client operating systems or desktop products:
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4.0/Red Hat Desktop
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Behavior in Web browsers that are not listed, or in Web browsers that are listed but on client operating systems that are unlisted, is unknown.

Table 13. Lotus Expeditor Server - Supported Web browsers

Web browser	Additional information on fixes and support
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1	http://www.microsoft.com
Mozilla 1.7 Note: On Linux systems, the Mozilla Web browser is required for the operation of the First Steps console.	http://www.mozilla.org/

SUPPORTED CLIENTS

This topic lists supported clients for Lotus Expeditor 6.1.1 Server.

• Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 clients are supported. Refer to the lists of supported client platforms in Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 - Client for Desktop and Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 - Client for Devices.
• Lotus Expeditor 6.1.1 clients are supported. Refer to the lists of supported client platforms in Lotus Expeditor 6.1.1 - Client for Desktop and Lotus Expeditor 6.1.1 - Client for Devices.
• Lotus Expeditor 6.1 clients
• IBM Workplace Client Technology™, Micro Edition Enterprise Offering (WCTME EO) 5.8.1
• WebSphere Everyplace^® Deployment 6.0.0 and 6.0.0.1
• IBM Workplace Client Technology, Micro Edition (WCTME) 5.7.1 and WCTME 5.7.2 for devices:
  • Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition with HP iPaQ Pocket PC h5550
  • Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition with HP iPaQ Pocket PC h4700
  • Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition with HP iPaQ Pocket PC h3715

OSGi SUPPORT

The Device Manager OSGi plug-in included with Lotus Expeditor Server supports all of the supported Windows Mobile clients. Do not install the OSGi plug-in included on the WCTME EO media. An IFix is required for WCTME 5.7.2 and WCTME 5.7.1 FP1 to obtain the OSGi support that will work with Lotus Expeditor Server 6.1.2. The IFix required is 112818 and is available from the WCTME EO support Web site.

COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS

Separate enhancements are available that work with Lotus Expeditor Server.

• The Lotus Expeditor client package includes a Network Client Installer that provides for remote installation of the Lotus Expeditor Client. For supported environments, see Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 - Network Client Installer.
• Performance planning data can be used to assist in scaling Lotus Expeditor Server. For purchasing information, contact your IBM representative.

Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 - Toolkit

This topic provides hardware requirements and software product levels that are supported for Lotus Expeditor 6.1.2 Toolkit.

IBM Device Runtime Environment 6.1.2

This topic provides hardware requirements and software product levels that are supported for IBM Device Runtime Environment 6.1.2.