Configuration Steps for Different Architectures

Follow one of the three roadmap procedures below, depending on your choice of J2EE deployment architecture. Each set of steps will direct you to various procedures within this section.

This page discusses:

Deploying on a Separate System

Follow this sequence of steps to install and run the WebTop or WebDashboard on a different computer from the one running your SIMULIA Execution Engine.

Note: This configuration is recommended for optimal performance in a production environment.

  1. Install the SIMULIA Execution Engine software on the second computer (i.e., the one that will run the WebTop/WebDashboard).
  2. Deploy the webtop.war file or webdashboard.war file within WebSphere. See Deploying the Web-Based Applications.
  3. Configure various options within WebSphere. See Configuring the Application on a Different System or Separate Profile.
  4. Check that the installation is successful and that the application is running correctly. See Verifying the Installation.

Deploying on the Same System in a Different Profile

Follow this sequence of steps to install and run the WebTop or WebDashboard on the same computer as the SIMULIA Execution Engine, but in a separate WebSphere profile. It is recommended that you use a separate profile for increased scalability and performance.

  1. Create a separate profile for the WebTop or WebDashboard. See Creating a New WebSphere Profile.
  2. Deploy the webtop.war file or webdashboard.war file within WebSphere. See Deploying the Web-Based Applications.
  3. Configure various options within WebSphere. See Configuring the Application on a Different System or Separate Profile.
  4. Check that the installation is successful and that the application is running correctly. See Verifying the Installation.

Deploying on the Same System in the Same Profile

Follow this sequence of steps to install and run the WebTop or WebDashboard on the same computer as the SIMULIA Execution Engine and in the same WebSphere profile.

Although this configuration is possible, in a production environment it is recommended that you use a different profile (or different system) for optimal performance. This simpler configuration may be useful for prototyping or testing, however.

  1. Deploy the webtop.war file or webdashboard.war file within WebSphere. See Deploying the Web-Based Applications.
  2. Configure various options within WebSphere. See Configuring the Application in the Same Profile.
  3. Check that the installation is successful and that the application is running correctly. See Verifying the Installation.