The server tools contain the complete run-time environment of WebSphere® Application Server. This environment is called the WebSphere test environment. The test environment includes a local copy of the WebSphere Application Server run-time environment, where you can test Web projects, EJB projects, Java™ Application client projects, and Enterprise Application projects. It offers the following benefits:
When you install this product, you indicate which versions of the WebSphere test environment you wish to use for testing.
Product | Supported servers |
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IBM® Rational® Web Developer | WebSphere Application Server, Version 6 WebSphere Application Server, Version 5.1 WebSphere Application Server, Version 5 WebSphere Application Server - Express, Version 5.1 WebSphere Application Server - Express, Version 5 |
IBM Rational Application Developer | WebSphere Application Server, Version 6 WebSphere Application Server, Version 5.1 WebSphere Application Server, Version 5 WebSphere Application Server - Express, Version 5.1 WebSphere Application Server - Express, Version 5 |
WebSphere Application Server Toolkit | WebSphere Application Server, Version 6.0 |
The WebSphere version 5 test environment is based on WebSphere Application Server version 5.0.2.7. The WebSphere version 5.1 test environment is based on WebSphere Application Server version 5.1.1. The WebSphere version 6 is based on WebSphere Application Server version 6.0. When you migrate from a previous version of WebSphere Studio, any interim fix to the WebSphere test environment will be removed and you must reinstall them manually.
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