WebSphere Application Server

Deploy and manage server-side Java™ applications with IBM® WebSphere® Application Server for OS/400® and WebSphere Application Server for iSeries™.

These applications can range from simple web sites to powerful e-business solutions. Versions 4 and later of WebSphere Application Server are fully compliant with the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) specification.

The V5R4 operating system supports these WebSphere Application Server for OS/400 and WebSphere Application Server for iSeries products:

To view the product documentation, click the link for the version and edition that you are using:

WebSphere Application Server Version 6
Version 6 provides more consistency in the WebSphere Application Server family from top to bottom, including in the Express version. Such features include support for J2EE 1.4 across the family, which makes it easier to develop and deploy applications using industry standard tools, and support for the latest Web Services standards, making it easier to integrate applications inside the enterprise as well as externally with customers, partners and supplier.
WebSphere Application Server Version 5.1
Product documentation for Version 5.1 is part of the iSeries Information Center. Version 5.1 supports Java servlets, JSP files, XML, and enterprise beans. The Network Deployment option provides centralized administration for clustered application servers and supports workload balancing and advanced Web services. This documentation applies to WebSphere Application Server V5.1 running on the V5R2, V5R3, and V5R4 operating systems.
WebSphere Application Server Version 5
Product documentation for Version 5 is located in the iSeries Information Center. Version 5 supports Java servlets, JSP files, XML, and enterprise beans. The Network Deployment option provides centralized administration for clustered application servers and supports workload balancing and advanced Web services. This documentation applies to WebSphere Application Server V5 running on the V5R2 and V5R3 operating systems. The V5R4 operating system is supported only if you are running the IBM WebSphere Portal Enable, IBM Workplace Services Express, or IBM Workplace Collaboration Services applications.
Version 4 Advanced Single Server EditionLink outside Information Center
Version 4 Advanced Single Server Edition supports Java servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP) files, XML, and enterprise beans.
Version 4 Advanced EditionLink outside Information Center
Version 4 Advanced Edition offers the functionality of Advanced Single Server Edition, and it supports multiple machine topologies, advanced security functions, and workload management.

The WebSphere Application Server for OS/400 product Web site Link outside Information Center also includes product and ordering information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), a discussion forum, and other resources.