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► Installation language support
The installer for WebSphere Application Server provides fine-grained
language support for the Integrated Solutions Console and the application
server runtime. This allows you to update language or add new packs at a
later time.
► Installing maintenance packages
The IBM Update Installer for WebSphere Software V7.0 supports multiple
releases (namely V6.0.2 (from 6.0.2.21 onward), V6.1 and V7.0). A single
installed instance of the Update Installer can be used to install updates to the
above mentioned versions of WebSphere Application Server.
Similar to the WebSphere Application Server installer, the Update Installer
provides a file permission verification feature that allows you to verify file
system permissions before the actual update begins, which reduces the risk
that the installation fails in an undefined state.
6.2 Selecting a topology
Chapter 5, “Topologies” on page 121 describes some common configurations.
Each topology description contains information about the software products
required and the information needed to create the WebSphere Application
Server runtime environment.
After identifying the topology that best fits your needs, map the components from
that topology to a specific hardware and operating system and plan for the
installation of the required products.
6.3 Selecting hardware and operating systems
After selecting a topology, the next step is to decide what platforms you will use to
map the selected topology to a specific hardware. These selections are driven by
several factors:
► Existing conditions
► Future growth
► Cost
► Skills within your company
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