Portal, Version 5.1

Installing

WebSphere Portal includes many products and components that you assemble to suit your specific business needs. The topics listed in this section of the Information Center provide detailed planning, installing, configuring, and verifying information to help you set up components within your environment. The following information does not prescribe an installation but allows you to build an environment that is right for you.

Before you begin

Plan your WebSphere Portal environment. Although individual components have specific planning considerations, it is recommended that you plan your portal environment before starting installation.

How to use these scenarios

tip Number 1: Choose an installation scenario. Within the scenario, follow the links for each component.

tip Number 2: Within the component, follow the ordered links to access detailed topics that describe how to plan, install, configure, and verify the component. Each step includes a link to more detailed instructions.

tip Number 3: After you are finished with a component, return to the scenario to proceed to the next component.

Installation scenarios

The following installation scenarios provide the recommended order to install and configure WebSphere Portal and its components:

WebSphere Portal for z/OS installation scenarios

WebSphere Portal for z/OS installation scenarios

Scenario 1: Install WebSphere Portal for z/OS into an existing environment with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS security enabled

This scenario focuses on installing and configuring WebSphere Portal for z/OS in an environment where an existing WebSphere Application Server for z/OS is running with security enabled. After you have successfully installed and configured WebSphere Portal for z/OS in this environment you can add on to it.

You can also install WebSphere Portal with WebSphere Application Server security temporarily disabled. Information for that scenario is also provided in the instructions.

Figure 1. Install WebSphere Portal for z/OS into an existing environment with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS security enabled

Refer to the following instructions and choose the options for an application server node installation:

WebSphere Portal for z/OS
Configure WebSphere Portal for z/OS security. Choose the method of security that matches your environment.
- Database user registry
- LDAP

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Scenario 2: WebSphere Portal for z/OS with a more robust database

This scenario focuses on using WebSphere Portal for z/OS with a more robust database to replace the default Cloudscape database. WebSphere Portal for z/OS uses a database to store configuration and user information.

Figure 2. WebSphere Portal for z/OS with a more robust database

Refer to the following instructions for each component:

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Scenario 3: WebSphere Portal for z/OS with a more robust database and extended security using an LDAP directory

This scenario focuses on using WebSphere Portal with a more robust database and an LDAP directory.

Figure 3. WebSphere Portal for z/OS with a more robust database and extended security using an LDAP directory

Refer to the following instructions for each component:

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Scenario 4: WebSphere Portal for z/OS with Lotus Collaborative Services

This scenario focuses on the products and components that are important for setting up a collaborative portal environment. Also, if you already have WebSphere Portal for z/OS installed, you can enable collaboration by installing and configuring the required products.

Figure 4. WebSphere Portal for z/OS with Lotus Collaborative Services

Refer to the following instructions for each component:

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Scenario 5: WebSphere Portal for z/OS with extended security using an external security manager

This scenario focuses on using WebSphere Portal for z/OS with an external security manager, such as Tivoli Access Manager, to extend authentication or add authorization.

Figure 5. WebSphere Portal for z/OS with extended security using an external security manager

Refer to the following instructions for each component:

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Scenario 6: WebSphere Portal for z/OS in a cluster environment

This scenario focuses on installing WebSphere Portal for z/OS in a network deployment cell and setting up a cluster.

You can install WebSphere Portal for z/OS with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS security enabled or temporarily disabled. Information for both scenarios is provided in the instructions.

Figure 6. WebSphere Portal for z/OS in a cluster environment

Refer to the following instructions, choosing the options for a network deployment cell installation:

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Scenario 7: WebSphere Portal for z/OS and Web Content Management

This scenario focuses on using Web Content Management with WebSphere Portal for z/OS to create and manage Web content.

Figure 7. WebSphere Portal for z/OS and Web Content Management

Web Content Management technology is included with WebSphere Portal for z/OS by default. With Web Content Management you can manage the creation and design of Web pages, including a site's framework and navigation, and oversee the entire Web content lifecycle from creation to publication.

During the installation, whether installing in a base application server node or a network deployment cell, you can configure Web Content Management using the instructions in Configure Web Content Management.

Refer to the Web Content Management documentation for instructions on setting up and using the content management function:

http://www.lotus.com/ldd/notesua.nsf/a4a8d3fac697caa58525676e0052b100/1a87368868a9219285256e62005343f7?OpenDocument

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Scenario 8: Local debug portlet development environment

This scenario focuses on installing Rational Application Developer and WebSphere Portal for portlet development.

For z/OS, this is supported on a development machine in a non-z/OS development environment.

Figure 8. Local debug portlet development environment

Refer to the Rational Application Developer documentation on the product CD for complete instructions.

For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/developer/application/.

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Scenario 9: Remote server attach portlet development environment

This scenario focuses on installing Rational Application Developer and WebSphere Portal for portlet development.

For z/OS, this is supported on a development machine in a non-z/OS development environment.

Figure 9. Remote server attach development environment

Refer to the Rational Application Developer documentation on the product CD for complete instructions. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/developer/application/

Refer to the documentation on the product CD for complete installation instructions. You can install on the server using the quick installation scenario or using one of the other installation scenarios.

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Scenario 10: Custom installation

This scenario focuses on allowing you to create a scenario that suits your specific business needs. After you have become familiar with the other scenarios on this page, you can create your own custom scenario. Choose from the following components to get started.

Refer to the following instructions for each component:

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