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What is Java system Server & IBM WebSphere system server?
software Server provides the entire necessary infrastructure to host enterprise software.
It handles tool operation between user request to backend business tool like a database, messaging, etc.
software Server usually sits between Web Server and Database or another backend like messaging, etc.
Below is the typical diagram indicates utility server located in the user requests.
Supported Platforms
WebSphere tool Server is supported on following platforms.
Alternatively, you mayclick here to go through official System Requirementsdocument for WAS 8.5.5.
WebSphere Editions
There are seven WAS editions as following at the moment in the market.
Each edition is optimized for various requirements from development to production and small to enterprise business.
you’re free to compare them to choose the best suited for your business.
Click here to go through official WAS comparing sheet.
Considering vast options, there could be various topologies, however; following three are most widely used.
Standalone topology
Its basic topology where you install WebSphere on a single server.
Probably this would be good for development or no critical non-production environment.
Below is the typical server diagram for standalone topology.
This is supported only with WebSphere utility Server connection Deployment edition.
In this topology DMGR and Node agent run as a separate process and it supports clustering for high-availability.
Below is the basic diagram of ND topology.
This allows an administrator to manage all registered nodes using administrative agent console.
Below diagram illustrates a basic administrative agent topology.
Whats new in WebSphere 8.5.5?
For the complete list of new features click here to refer official document.
I hope this helps you in understanding IBM WebSphere utility server.
