Chapter 1 Installing Application Server Software

This guide provides instructions for installing the Sun Java^TM System Application Server Platform Edition software. The following topics are discussed:

• What You Are Installing

• Installing the Application Server Software

• Installing in Silent Mode

UNIX installations support both root and non-root user installations. Users of Windows installations should have Power User or Administrator access.

What You Are Installing

There are two different distribution types:

The Application Server product distribution includes the following components:

• Application Server software, including administrative tools and utilities

• Sun Java System Message Queue

• Derby Database Server

The Java^TM 2 Platform^TM, Enterprise Edition (J2EE^TM) 1.4 product distribution includes the following components:

• All components contained in the Application Server product distribution

• Java^TM 2 Platform Edition (J2SE^TM) Software Development Kit (SDK)

• J2EE^TM SDK samples, which includes BluePrints applications, such as Petstore, Adventure Builder, and SmartTicket

Use these instructions to install either distribution.

Installing the Application Server Software

After you have verified that your system meets the requirements specified in the Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.2 Release Notes, use either of the following sets of steps to install the Application Server product.

To Install on Solaris or Linux

Steps

1. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the distribution file.

2. Change the permission of the distribution file so that you have execute access:

   chmod +x distribution_filename

   The distribution file name changes depending upon the distribution, version, and platform, in the format sjas_pe-version-platform.bin or j2eeskd-version-platform.bin. For example, for the Linux Application Server distribution, the file is sjsas_pe-8_2-linux.bin. For the Linux J2EE distribution, the file is j2eesdk-1_4_03–linux.bin.

3. Run the installation program.

   • To run the installation program that uses a graphical interface, at the command prompt type the name of the distribution file:

     ./distribution_filename

   • To run the installation program that uses the command-line interface, at the command prompt type the name of the distribution file followed by the -console option:

     ./distribution_filename -console

4. In the Administration Configuration page (or at the command line), enter the following:

   • Admin User Name—Name of the user who administers the server

   • Password—Admin user’s password to access the Admin Server (8-character minimum)

   • Admin Port—Administration port number for default server instance

   • HTTP Port—Port number to access the default server instance

   • HTTPS Port—Secure port number to access the default server instance

5. In the Installation Options page, select the options that you want.

   If you select the “Upgrade from Previous Version” checkbox, the upgrade wizard begins after installation is completed. For information about upgrading, see Chapter 3, Upgrading an Application Server Installation, in Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.2 Upgrade and Migration Guide.

6. Set the PATH environment variable to include the Application Server install-dir/bin directory.

7. Verify the installation by following the instructions in the Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.2 Quick Start Guide, located in install-dir/docs/QuickStart.html or on docs.sun.com.

To Install on Windows

Steps

1. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the .exe file.

   The executable file name changes depending upon the distribution and version, in the format sjas_pe-version-windows.exe or j2eeskd-version-windows.exe. For example, for the Application Server distribution, the file is sjsas_pe-8_2-windows.exe. For the J2EE distribution, the file is j2eesdk-1_4_03–windows.exe.

2. Double click the .exe file to start the installation program.

3. Follow the instructions on the wizard screens of the installation program.

4. In the Administration Configuration page (or at the command line), enter the following:

   • Administrator User Name—Name of the user who administers the server.

   • Password—Admin user’s password to access the Admin Server (8-character minimum).

   • Prompt or Don't Prompt for Administrator User Name—Choosing prompt means that remote asadmin commands require a user name.

   • Administration Port—Administration port number for default server instance.

   • HTTP Port—Port number to access the default server instance.

   • HTTPS Port—Secure port number to access the default server instance.

5. In the Installation Options page, select the options that you want.

   If you select the “Upgrade from Previous Version” checkbox, the upgrade process begins after installation is completed. For information about upgrading, see Chapter 3, Upgrading an Application Server Installation, in Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.2 Upgrade and Migration Guide.

6. If you did not select the corresponding option on the Installation Options screen, set the PATH environment variable to include the Application Server install-dir/bin directory.

7. Verify the installation by following the instructions of the Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.2 Quick Start Guide, located in install-dir/docs/QuickStart.html or on docs.sun.com.

Installing in Silent Mode

Silent mode installation is non-interactive. You must first provide a configuration file for information that the installer needs. This section includes the following topics:

• Creating the Installation Configuration File

• Modifying the Installation Configuration File

• Using the Installation Configuration File to Install in Silent Mode

Creating the Installation Configuration File

The installation configuration file is created when you use the savestate option when you start an interactive installation. During the interactive installation, your input is collected and stored in the configuration file you specified. This file forms the template for silent installation, which you can use later to install the product on one or more machines. If needed, you can modify the installation configuration file.

Creating the Installation Configuration File on Solaris and Linux

For the graphical method the syntax is: ./distribution_filename -savestate filename

For the command-line method, the syntax is: ./distribution_filename -console -savestate filename.

If you do not include a path to the installation configuration file, the file is created in the directory where you are running the installation program.

Creating the Installation Configuration File on Windows

To create the installation configuration file on the Windows platform, start the installation program from the command line. Change to the directory where the executable file resides.

For the graphical method the syntax is: distribution_filename -savestate filename

For the command-line method, the syntax is: distribution_filename -console -savestate filename.

If you do not include a path to the installation configuration file, the file is created in the directory where you are running the installation program.

Installation Configuration File Example

The following example shows an installation configuration file created by running the installation program with the savestate option.

Example 1–1 Installation Configuration File

#
# Wizard Statefile created: Wed Nov 30 17:50:29 PST 2005
#              Wizard path: /var/tmp/sjsasAAAw1a4OO/appserv.class
#

#
# Install Wizard Statefile section for Sun Java System Application Server
#
#
[STATE_BEGIN Sun Java System Application Server e5c7a039bcb083631fa96cc06ef
f4b61f393e49e]
defaultInstallDirectory = /SUNWappserver
currentInstallDirectory = /opt/SUNWappserver
JDK_LOCATION = /usr/j2se
INST_ASADMIN_USERNAME = admin
INST_ASADMIN_PASSWORD = nscsttuinhmibiayugqzvanqzva
INST_MASTER_PASSWORD = pnshdkvhicjqyqsvsbxounatrvg
INST_ASADMIN_PORT = 4848
INST_ASWEB_PORT = 8080
INST_HTTPS_PORT = 8181
STORE_ADMIN_AUTH = TRUE
ADMIN_PASSWORD_ENCRYPTED = TRUE
INST_JMS_PORT = 64289
INST_ORB_PORT = 3700
INST_ORB_SSL_PORT = 3820
INST_ORB_MUTUALAUTH_PORT = 3920
INST_JMX_PORT = 8686
CREATE_SAMPLES_DOMAIN = FALSE
CREATE_DESKTOP_SHORTCUT = FALSE
UPDATE_PATH = FALSE
[STATE_DONE Sun Java System Application Server e5c7a039bcb083631fa96cc06ef
f4b61f393e49]

Modifying the Installation Configuration File

You can modify the installation configuration file by editing the variables and values described in Modifying the Installation Configuration File. This table provides four columns showing variable names, valid values (if applicable), contents, and comments.

Using the Installation Configuration File to Install in Silent Mode

Once you've created the installation configuration file and modified it as needed, use it to install Application Server in silent mode.

To Install in Silent Mode

Steps

1. Review the configuration file and verify that it contains the values you want to use for your silent installation.

2. Copy the installation configuration file to each machine where you plan to install the Application Server software.

3. Copy the Application Server distribution file to each machine where you plan to install the Application Server software.

4. Navigate to the directory where you copied the distribution file and your installation configuration file.

5. Start silent installation at the command line using one of the following command formats:

   • On Solaris or Linux: ./distribution_filename -silent config_file

   • On Windows: distribution_filename -silent config_file

   For example:

   ./sjsas_pe-8_2-solaris-sparc.bin -silent myconfigfile

   runs silent installation for the Solaris SPARC® Application Server distribution.

   The installation program reads the specified config_file, checks for adequate disk space, then installs the product based on the data in the config_file.

   When the prompt is returned, the silent installation is complete and the installation components are installed on your systems.

6. Start the Application Server software by using the instructions in the Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.2 Administration Guide.