IBM i software requirements

Before installing and using IBM i Access for Web, ensure that you have the appropriate software installed.

The following table lists required and optional software needed to run IBM i Access for Web. Each product should be installed at the latest fix level. There are additional software requirements associated with each of the supported Web environments. The steps needed to access these prerequisites are listed after the table.

Table 1. Required and optional software
Product Option Description Optional
5761-SS1
5770-SS1
   IBM i operating system  
5761-SS1
5770-SS1
 3 Extended Base Directory Support
Note: The integrated Web application server is part of this product.
 
5761-SS1
5770-SS1
 8 AFP Compatibility Fonts X
5761-SS1
5770-SS1
 12 Host Servers
Note: Host servers must be started for IBM i Access for Web to function correctly. If these Host servers are not running, or if exit programs restrict access to these servers, all or portions of IBM i Access for Web might not function.
  
5761-SS1
5770-SS1
 30 Qshell Interpreter  
5761-SS1
5770-SS1
 34 Digital Certificate Manager
Note: This is required only to use the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
X
5722–IP1 Base IBM Infoprint Server
Note: This software product is optional. It is not required to view basic PDF output. Install this product for advanced PDF functions.
 X
5761-JV1
5770-JV1
Base

7

8

9

10

11

12

14

15

16

17
IBM Developer Kit for Java™

Java Developer Kit 5.0

J2SE 5.0 32 bit

J2SE 5.0 64 bit

Java SE Development Kit 6

Java SE 6 32 bit

Java SE 6 64 bit

Java SE 7 32 bit

Java SE 7 64 bit

Java SE 8 32 bit

Java SE 8 64 bit
Note:
  • Refer to the integrated Web application server, WebSphere® Application Server, or WebSphere Portal documentation for the required version.
  • The version of Java that is supported is dependent on the operating system release you are on.
  
5761-TC1
5770-TC1
 Base TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities  
5761-DG1
5770-DG1
 Base IBM HTTP Server  
5761-XW1
5770-XW1
Base
1
IBM i Access Family
IBM i Access Enablement Support
  
5733-W61


5733-W70


5733-W80


5733-W85
 See the WebSphere application server Web site.
IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 for i5/OS
(Base, Express, and Network Deployment Editions)

IBM WebSphere Application Server V7.0 for IBM i
(Base, Express, and Network Deployment Editions)

IBM WebSphere Application Server V8.0 for IBM i
(Base, Express, and Network Deployment Editions)

IBM WebSphere Application Server V8.5 for IBM i
(Base, Express, and Network Deployment Editions)
Note: For a current list of supported WebSphere Application Server environments, refer to the IBM i Access for Web home page
 X
   
WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V6.1
WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V7.0
WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V8.0
Note:
  • This is required only if you want to use the portal application provided by IBM i Access for Web.
  • For a current list of supported portal environments, refer to the IBM i Access for Web home page.
 X
5770-TS1
Base
1
IBM Transform Services for i
Transform Services - AFP to PDF Transform
Note: This software product is optional. It is not required to view basic PDF output. Install this product for advanced PDF functions.
 X

WebSphere Application Server prerequisites

  1. Access the WebSphere Application Server documentation.
  2. Choose the appropriate WebSphere Application server version and edition.
  3. Choose Prerequisites.

WebSphere Portal prerequisites

  1. Access the WebSphere Portal documentation.
  2. Choose the appropriate version category.
  3. Choose Hardware and Software Requirements.
  4. Select the appropriate option for your version of WebSphere Portal.