IBM Partner Pavilion R1 manual Prerequisites for installation, LMS Installer

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IBM Lotus LMS Quick Install Guide

This guide provides a summary of the installation process for LMS 1.0.2. For complete information and instructions, see the Installation Guide.

Prerequisites for installation

WebSphere Application Server http://www-3.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/was/library/index.html

The IBM Lotus Learning Management System (LMS) server requires the WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.0 core. If the LMS server is going to make use of multiple server machines, then the user must also install the WAS Network Deployment (ND) module. In addition, an HTTP server is required. The IBM HTTP Server included with WAS can be installed to meet the HTTP server requirement.

LMS comes bundled with WAS 5.0 and supports the following OS platforms:

IBM AIX Release 5.1 or later (PowerPC RISC architecture - pSeries)

Microsoft Windows 2000 and NT Release 4.0 (Intel 32 architecture)

Sun Solaris Release 8 or later (UltraSPARC 32/64 architecture - not on Intel)

Linux Release 2.2 or later (Intel 32/64 architecture with SuSe 7.2 or later and RedHat 7.2 or later only)

Linux Advanced Server 2.1

LDAP Server

If an existing LDAP directory is not currently available, then an LDAP directory server must be installed and configured. The LMS requires an LDAP v3. compliant directory, and supports the following products:

IBM SecureWay 3.2 - http://www-3.ibm.com/software/network/help-directory/

IBM Directory Server 4.1 - http://www-3.ibm.com/software/network/help-directory/

Lotus Domino - http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/ 9445fa5b416f6e32852569ae006bb65f/9df432f2040f6ced852569e400546ed4?OpenDocument

iPlanet 5.0

Microsoft Active Directory

Database Server

If an existing database server is not available, then a database server must be installed and configured. The LMS requires one of the following databases:

DB2 UDB 7.2 or later http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2/udb/support.html

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 for Windows Advanced Server

Oracle 8i or later

LMS Installer

The LMS 1.0 Installer prepares the LMS application files for installation. The LMS Installer does not deploy the LMS enterprise applications to WAS. The LMS Installer uses InstallShield, and runs on all LMS OS platforms. Specifically, the LMS Installer does the following:

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Contents Quick Install Guide Disclaimer Licensed Materials Property of IBMList of Trademarks Contents Iv IBM Lotus LMS Release 1 Quick Install Guide Prerequisites for installation LMS InstallerIBM Lotus LMS Release 1 Quick Install Guide Feature Selection LanguageLdap Settings LMS Server Settings Administrator Settings Content Management Settings Delivery Server Settings Web Server Settings Content Deployment Settings System Administrator E-mail Settings Install path Confirmation Create and Populate Databases FinishConfigure WAS Update Web Server Plug-inDeploy the LMM and DS Enterprise Applications to WAS Configure LMS Start LMS ApplicationsLMS Content Deployment Step By StepLdap Settings Sample WAS Ldap settings for Microsoft Active Directory

R1 specifications

IBM Partner Pavilion R1 is a cutting-edge innovation hub designed for collaborative enhancement in the realm of technology and business solutions. Nestled within the expansive IBM ecosystem, this pavilion serves as an unparalleled platform for IBM’s partners to showcase their advancements and engage with a diverse audience. The pavilion's primary mission is to foster alliances, drive joint development initiatives, and create synergies that propel businesses into the future.

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