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System requirements for WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse

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Abstract

This document serves to supplement the installation and upgrade instructions by summarizing the system requirements for IBM WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse, Version 8.0.x

Content






GLOSSARY:

Hardware: The hardware on which the product is supported.

Operating System: The operating system on which the product is supported.

RFE: Request for Enhancement. A change request focused on support for the platform or operating system.

VRMF: VRMF is the product release numbering format that is being implemented throughout the IBM and the Rational product lines. Review education document 7008656 for a explanation of the VRMF - Maintenance Delivery Vehicle (MDV) terminology used by Rational products.



Minimum Hardware Requirements


WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Component
Minimum Requirements
Processor
1 GHz or faster
Display
1024 x 768
Memory
2GB RAM
Disk space
1 GB required for standard installation and development resources



Linux Operating Systems

WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Hardware
Operating System
Comments
Dektop
x86-32
x86-64
SUSE (SLED) Desktop 11

SUSE (SLED) Desktop 10

Ubuntu 10.4 LTS

Red Hat Desktop 5

Red Hat Desktop 6

Server
x86-32
x86-64
Red Hat Enterprise Server 6

Red Hat Enterprise Server 5

SUSE Enterprise Server 11

SUSE Enterprise Server 10




Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Hardware
Operating System
Comments



x86-32
x86-64
Windows 7
Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate Editions

Windows Vista
Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate Editions

Windows XP Professional
  • Not supported on 64-bit WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse
  • technote: 1502701
Windows Server 2003
Standard & Enterprise Editions

Windows Server 2008
Standard & Enterprise Editions




Hosted Development Environments

WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Product
Version
Comments
Citrix
Presentation Server 6

Presentation Server 5



Eclipse Runtime, Installation & Licensing Requirements

WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Product
Version
Comments
Eclipse
3.6.2


Rational Installation Manager
1.4.4
  • use Eclipse P2 as an alternative installation option
Rational License Key Administrator & Server
8.1.2



Web Browsers

WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Web Browser
Version
Comments
Firefox
8 and future releases

Internet Explorer
9
  • IE9 is the Minimum browser for 64-bit WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse
  • technote: 1502701

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Runtime Environments for Java Technology

WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Product
Version
Comments
IBM Runtime Environment for Java™ Technology Edition Version 6
6.0



Supported application servers

WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Product
Version
Comments
WebSphere Application Server 7.0
7.0.0.x
WebSphere Application Server 8.0
8.0.0.x
An ease-of-use limitation exists for non-root users who create profiles (see details)


Supported integrations

WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse v 8.0.x
Product
Version
Comments
Software configuration and change management software
Rational ClearCase
7.1.x

Rational Team Concert
2.0.0.2

3.0.x

CVS
1.11.2 to 1.11.22 & 1.12.13
CVSNT
2.0.58b to 2.5.03 (4)
  • 1499482 Known problems and limitations to installing 64-bit Rational Application Developer 8.0.3

Original Publication Date

18 November 2011

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Document Information

Modified date:
04 February 2020

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