IBM WebSphere Application Server Support and Documentation for SAS^® 9.3

IBM WebSphere Application Server Software Version Requirements

This page indicates the minimum version required for IBM WebSphere Application Server for use with SAS 9.3. It is possible to use updated versions of JBoss Application Server. See SAS Third-Party Software Requirements - Baseline and Later Support for more details.

SAS 9.3 TS1M2 and IBM WebSphere Application Server (64-bit) | Contact IBM

JSAS 9.3 TS1M0 & TS1M1 and IBM WebSphere Application Server (64-bit) | Contact IBM

Notes:

• SAS 9.3 supports both WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment.
• The SAS Deployment Wizard supports automatic configuration only for WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment. For WebSphere Application Server, you need to perform manual configuration steps after you run SAS Deployment Wizard.
• Some SAS solutions do not support WebSphere Application Server at all, and some only support WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment. Some solutions do not support all of the versions or platforms listed below. See the system requirements for your SAS solution for definitive information.
• WebSphere is packaged with its own JDK, which cannot be switched for another JDK.
• You must use a supported version of JDK with SAS 9.3, as documented in SAS 9.3 Support for Java Development Kits.
• To contact an IBM representative or to place an order for WebSphere, see the IBM Application Infrastructure page. You can reach a representative by calling the toll-free telephone number under We're here to help in the right pane.
• You must review and follow the instructions in the WebSphere Application Server Fix Packs section below to obtain and apply the required fix pack from IBM.
• Before you run the SAS Deployment Wizard to install SAS software and configure IBM WebSphere, review the IBM WebSphere Application Server documentation for SAS 9.3 below.

IBM WebSphere Application Server Fix Packs

SAS 9.3 supports IBM WebSphere Application Server V7.0 with the WebSphere Application Server V7.0.0 Fix Pack 13 or later applied. This separate fix pack must be installed on WebSphere Application Server 7.0 to bring it to a supported level.

• Before applying a fix pack, you need to download and install the IBM Update Installer V7.0.0.17 for WebSphere Software. The Update Installer is no longer bundled with fix packs and is available from the IBM support URL above.
• Please see the Readme for IBM WebSphere Application Server version 7.0.0.13
• Download the WebSphere Application Server V7.0.0 Fix Pack 13 or later into the Update Installers "maintenance" directory. Please note that there are unique fix packs for each platform. Select the correct tab on the page for your applicable platform.
• Invoke the Update Installer to apply the fix pack.

SAS 9.3 supports IBM WebSphere Application Server V8.0 with the WebSphere Application Server V8.0.0 Fix Pack 2 or later applied. This separate fix pack must be installed on WebSphere Application Server 8.0 to bring it to a supported level.

• Before applying a fix pack, you need to familiarize yourself with the Update Strategy for WebSphere Application Server V8.0.

SAS 9.3 M2 supports IBM WebSphere Application Server V8.5 with the WebSphere Application Server V8.5.0 Fix Pack 1 or later applied. This separate fix pack must be installed on WebSphere Application Server 8.5 to bring it to a supported level.

• Before applying a fix pack, you need to familiarize yourself with the Update Strategy for WebSphere Application Server V8.5.

IBM WebSphere Application Server Configuration Documentation

This page contains pre-installation and post-installation documents that are specific to using IBM WebSphere Application Server in the SAS 9.3 middle tier.

Note: SAS does not provide documentation that describes how to secure your IBM WebSphere Application Server. For information about securing WebSphere Application Server, refer to the IBM documentation. For example, IBM produces the IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Security Handbook and WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Security Guide.

Pre-Installation Documents:

• Best Practices for Installing and Configuring IBM WebSphere Network Deployment Before Running the SAS Deployment Wizard  
• Pre-Installation Steps for JBoss, WebLogic, and WebSphere Application Servers with SAS 9.3  
• Running the SAS^® Deployment Wizard on UNIX with a Nonroot User Account and IBM WebSphere Application Server  

Post-Installation Configuration:

• Configuring IBM HTTP Server as a Reverse Proxy Server for SAS 9.3 Web Applications Deployed on IBM WebSphere Application Server  Last Updated: May 4, 2012
• Configuring IBM WebSphere Application Server for SAS Web Applications (manual procedure) - WIN  Last Updated: November 29, 2012
• Post-Installation Steps for JBoss, WebLogic, and WebSphere Application Servers with SAS 9.3  Last Updated: May 11, 2011
• SAS 9.3 Web Applications: Tuning for Performance and Scalability  Last Updated: June 10, 2011
• Upgrading IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 to Version 7.0 for SAS 9.3  Last Updated: June 14, 2011
• Upgrading IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 7.0 to Version 8.5 for SAS 9.3  Last Updated: December 17, 2013

Security-Related Configuration:

• Configuring IBM WebSphere Application Server 7 for Secure Sockets Layer and Client-Certificate Authentication on SAS^® 9.3 Enterprise BI Server Web Applications  Last Updated: May 8, 2013
• Configuring IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 for Web Authentication with SAS 9.3 Web Applications  Last Updated: December 12, 2012
• Configuring Integrated Windows Authentication for IBM WebSphere with SAS 9.3 Web Applications  Last Updated: July 18, 2011
• Securing SAS 9.3 Web Applications with IBM Tivioli Access Manager WebSEAL  Last Updated: May 6, 2011
• Securing SAS Web Applications with SiteMinder  Last Updated: June 14, 2011