WebSphere Application Server V6.1 installation problem determination
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Abstract
Installation issues with WebSphere® Application Server can occur at various stages of the process. If you experience any issues during the execution of the launchpad, the installation wizard for WebSphere Application Server, or during a remote or silent installation, you can use this paper to help you diagnose the issue.
The activity that we discuss in this paper walks through the process of debugging the following WebSphere Application Server installation issues:
* Launchpad or installation wizard fails to start
* Installation fails
* Profile creation fails
* IVT fails
* Maintenance update process fails (i5/OS® only)
The activity is applicable to the installation of WebSphere Application Server V6.1 on distributed and i5/OS platforms. The activity does not cover installation of other products or features that shipped with WebSphere Application Server.
Table of Contents
Introduction to the installation process
Determine problem type
Launchpad or installation wizard fails to start
Installation fails
Profile creation fails
Installation Verification Test fails
Maintenance on i5/OS fails
Collecting logs
The next step