284 WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Concepts, Planning, and Design Guide
9.14 Installation checklist
When planning for your installation, consider the following checklist:
Examine your selected topology to determine hardware needs and software licenses.
Create a list of the software to install on each system. In this software list, note the
software version levels that are necessary to support the software integration
requirements.
Determine the WebSphere Application Server profiles that you need to create and
whether you will create them during or after installation. Decide on a location for the profile
files (see 9.4, “Planning for disk space and directories” on page 240).
Develop a naming convention that includes system naming and W ...