Obtain WebSphere Application Server - Express and current fixes

Before you install WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries, you need to obtain the base product and current fixes. The list below provides information about how to obtain the necessary products and fixes.

• WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries
  For information on how to order WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries, see the Ordering information section of the WebSphere Application Server - Express packaging information page (http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/software/websphere/wsappserver/express/news/ packageexp50.html) . For information on electronic ordering, see IBM WebSphere for eServer iSeries Buying and Selling Guide .

• Cumulative PTFs
  WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries was tested on a specific i5/OS cumulative PTF package level. To view the cumulative PTF package tested, see WebSphere Application Server PTFs . From the PTFs page select the link for your i5/OS release level. On the resulting page, click the Cumulative Package link. You may be able to install and run WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries successfully on earlier or later cumulative PTF packages. For more information about determining your server's cumulative PTF package level, see Verifying that the correct cumulative PTF package is installed.

• PTFs
  The WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries group PTF includes fixes for WebSphere Application Server - Express and other i5/OS products such as IBM DB2 Universal Database, IBM Developer Kit for Java, and the IBM HTTP Server. Installing the group PTF requires an IPL of your server, so plan accordingly.

  To determine which group PTF you must order and install, see WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries PTFs (http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/software/websphere/wsappserver/services/service.htm) . Note that the group PTF numbers differ by i5/OS release level.