Installation problems due to case sensitivity and file permission's on UNIX platforms
 Technote (troubleshooting)
 
Problem(Abstract)
When moving or copying WebSphere® Application Server installation files from one platform to another, case sensitivity and file permissions can cause installation problems.
 
Resolving the problem
When installing on UNIX® platforms, take care to preserve proper case and permissions on files and directories, especially when you move or copy files from a Windows® platform to a UNIX platform.

Scenario 1 : Windows to UNIX

Moving files and directories from Windows hosts to UNIX hosts can cause file name and permission errors. File and directory case and permissions are not maintained.

You can use a Windows machine as a mount point for the UNIX machine. To do this:

  1. Create an ISO image from the CD using any CD burning software.
  2. FTP the .iso image to the UNIX machine.
  3. Use mount ./name.iso/mnt/cdrom -o loop.
  4. Use /mnt/cdrom as a mount point from which to run the installation.

Scenario 2 : UNIX to UNIX

Moving files and directories from one UNIX host to another works correctly.

To copy, use cp -rfd.

  • The -r performs a recursive copy.
  • The -f disables prompting.
  • The -d maintains symlinks.

Note: If you tar the files, do not use the -y option.

 
 
Cross Reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Application Servers Runtimes for Java Technology Java SDK
 
 


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server
Operating system(s): Windows
Software version: 5.0
Software edition:
Reference #: 1141948
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Jun 21, 2004