WebSphere Application Server is the cornerstone of IBM's dynamic Web application offerings and services. Building on this robust platform, you can connect diverse IT environments and deliver core business applications to the Web using industry standards such as Java and XML. But first, you have to get it up and running!

Author Brian Kelly has designed this book to ba a practical companion for those charged with getting WebSphere Application Server up and running in an iSeries environment. His step-by-step approach and iSeries point of view -- along with numerous hints and tips along the way -- will help ensure a smooth and successful installation. The book addresses all aspects of an iSeries WebSphere installation, from prerequisites, to the installation of WebSphere and its Administrative Console, to configuring the IBM HTTP Server for iSeries (both original and Apache) for use with WebSphere.

Written from the perspective of an iSeries implementer, this practical guide will save you time, trouble, and frustration as you and your iSeries move into the world of WebSphere. An indispensable companion to your WebSphere efforts!