162 WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Concepts, Planning, and Design Guide
7.1 Infrastructure planning
This section gives a general overview of the typical phases for a project. It explains how to
gather requirements and apply those requirements to a WebSphere Application Server
project.
Typically, a new project starts with only a concept. Little is known about specific
implementation details, especially how they relate to the infrastructure. Your development
team and infrastructure team must work closely together to meet the needs of the overall
application environment.
Gather information that falls into the following categories:
Functional requirements
Functional requirements are usually determined by the use of the application and related ...