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Quick installation guide for WebsydianExpress for iSeries
This guide provides everything you need to do in order to
install WebsydianExpress for iSeries, quickly.
Important! Make sure that you have the following software
options with the latest PTF levels installed, and requirements.
- QShell (5722SS1)
- Java Developer Kit 1.5 (5722JVA)
- FTP configured on your iSeries (for transferring required
objects to your iSeries)
Step 1: Obtain the latest version of the WebsydianExpress for
iSeries installation program
Make sure that you have the latest version of the WebsydianExpress
for iSeries installation program.
Current version and build is "WebsydianExpress v3.5 for
iSeries"
Step 2: Install and set up your iSeries HTTP Server (powered by
Apache)
WebsydianExpress for iSeries requires that the iSeries HTTP
Server (powered by Apache) have been installed and is running.
For the WebsydianExpress installation guide to be completed you
will also need the "IBM Web Administration for i5/OS
interface".
For more information on "Getting started with the IBM Web
Administration for i5/OS interface" please follow information
available from IBM at:
Step 3: Configure and transfer installation program to your
iSeries
Once the iSeries HTTP Server is up and running you are ready to
configure WebsydianExpress and transfer the installation program to
your iSeries.
- Start the WebsydianExpress installation program
Express_v3.5_iSeries.exe. At any point during the
installation feel free to press a Help button if you need
further information.
- On the 'Welcome' page press Next
- As this is a quick installation guide select the Default
installation type on the 'Select Type of Installation' page.
- Press Next to accept the location used on your PC for
objects required during installation.
- Read and accept the license agreement and press
Next
- On the 'iSeries Information' page enter the following
information and press Next
- iSeries host name, enter the host name or IP address of
your iSeries
- User name, enter the user profile to be used for
uploading objects to your iSeries
- Password, enter the password of the user profile.
- On the 'Regional Settings' page choose the formats you want and
pres Next
- Press Transfer to transfer installation objects to your
iSeries
Note! The transfer operation can be a long running task,
please wait for the next dialog to appear before continuing.
In some cases, the install function will not be able to identify
the Tomcat location (especially on Win 7) - or the location
specified in the registry is wrong.
In these cases, you will be prompted for the location of the
Tomcat. Specify/select the top folder of the Tomcat installation
(e.g. C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Tomcat 7.0).
Step 4: Run iSeries installation program
When the transfer of objects to your iSeries have
been performed the install shield will present you with the
"Transfer completed" dialog.
- Using Client Access logon to your iSeries with a user profile
that has the authority to restore objects and create libraries and
objects.
- On the command line run the command call qcmd followed
by pressing the F11
- Add the library WXP35INST to your library list using the
command addlible
- Copy and paste the "iSeries Command" lines from the dialog
"Transfer complete" to the command line of your Client Access.
- Execute the command WXPINST by pressing enter
Note! The installation process can be a long running task,
please wait.
- Use the command dspjoblog to verify that the
installation process completed successfully. Stated with the text
'Installation Successful'
Step 5: Configure the iSeries HTTP Server (powered by
Apache)
Next step is to enable the iSeries HTTP Server to
run the WebsydianExpress Web Server Component.
- Open the "IBM Web Administration for i5/OS interface" in your
browser
- Select the HTTP Server instance to be used to service the
WebsydianExpress Web Server Component
- In the left menu select "Edit Configuration File" under
the "Tools" section
- Append the lines from the text area "Web Server Configuration"
of the "Transfer Complete" dialog to the end of the Configuration
file leaving existing information intact
- Press OK button
- Restart the HTTP Server instance
- On your computer complete the WebsydianExpress install shield
program by pressing Next and Finish
Step 6: Start WebsydianExpress service jobs
In order to start the WebsydianExpress issue the following
iSeries command.
WXP35PGM/START [enter]
The library WXP35PGM is the default name of the WebsydianExpress
program library. Please note that this may have been changed during
the installation if you changed it.
Step 7: Access the WebsydianExpress demosite and administration
interface
After starting WebsydianExpress the available sites can be
accessed by entering the following web address in your browser:
http://<iSeriesHostName>/express35/site/demosite
Make sure that you replace the '<iSeriesHostName>' with
the host name of your iSeries
Login with user Customer and password Customer to login to one
of the sites and access the administration interface.
The web address used in this example is based on the default
settings used by the installation program.
In order to access the administration part of the demosite
append /admin to the url
http://<iSeriesHostName>/express35/site/demosite/admin
Make sure that you replace the '<iSeriesHostName>' with
the host name of your iSeries
Login with user WSADMIN and password ADMIN in order to access
the administration interface of the demosite.
What is next
We recommend that you read the following document in order to
secure your WebsydianExpress installation before going into
production
Stopping WebsydianExpress service jobs
In order to stop the WebsydianExpress issue the following
iSeries command.
WXP35PGM/STOP [enter]
The library WXP35PGM is the default name of the WebsydianExpress
program library. Please note that this may have been changed during
the installation if you changed it.
Improving performance using WebsydianExpress Web Server
Component for iSeries WebSphere
For improved performance in a production environment we
recommend using the Websydian Web Server Component for iSeries
WebSphere.
For further information please contact support@websydianexpress.com
Obtain a license for the Websydian Server
By default the WebsydianExpress is installed with an
unregistered license of the Websydian Server providing 10
concurrent sessions.
You have the option to obtain a registered version for 10
concurrent sessions for free that enables you to find a starting
point on the number of concurrent sessions required by your
applications.
For pricing on concurrent sessions please contact info@websydian.com.
Uninstalling WebsydianExpress for iSeries
These are the steps in order to uninstall WebsydianExpress from
your iSeries
- Run the stop command to stop WebsydianExpress
- Stop your HTTP server instance to release the WXP35WEB library
for deletion
- Remove the libraries WXP35*
- Remove the IFS directory /Websydian/EXPRESS35 and all
subdirectories
- In your HTTP Configuration file remove alias and scriptalias
information about WebsydianExpress
If you are having problems installing WebsydianExpress please
contact Websydian support at support@websydianexpress.com and
attach the following information:
- The URL used to access the WebsydianExpress basicsite and/or
WebsydianExpress demosite
- The Websydian Server log file.
This file is located in the iSeries IFS directory of
WebsydianExpress. Default location is
'/Websydian/EXPRESS35/logs'.
- A screen dump of the default parameters of the commands STRWS
and STRAS in the 'WebsydianExpress program library' default named
'WXP35PGM'.
- Your iSeries HTTP server configuration file
- The Websydian Web Server Component for iSeries configuration
file
This file is located in the iSeries IFS directory of
WebsydianExpress. Default location is
'/Websydian/EXPRESS35/WebComponent/WebComponent.ini'
- The IBM HTTP server log file
Located in the IFS directory /www/your_server_name/logs.
Note! Make sure to send the latest error_log.xxxxx
file.
