Using the installation verification test

Before you begin

After installing the base product during an umbrella installation, you are ready to use the installation verification test (IVT).

Why and when to perform this task

The IVT program scans product log files for errors and verifies core functionality of the product installation.

Steps for this task

  1. If you started the administrative server of a previous WebSphere Application Server product from V3.5.x and later, or V4.0.x or later, to let the installation wizard export its configuration and applications to Version 5, stop the server before running the IVT.
    Otherwise, the Version 5 server might not start due to port conflicts between the two servers.
  2. Select Verify Installation from the First Steps panel and observe the results in the First Steps status window. A log file for the installation is created and stored in the logs directory with the name of ivt.log.
    Do not select any other options from the First Steps panel after selecting Verify Installation and while the IVT is running. There is a known problem if you select the Start the server option at the same time that the IVT is running.
  3. [5.0 only][Version 5.0.1][Version 5.0.2]If the First Steps tool is not running, start it from the /bin directory.
    • On Linux and UNIX-based server platforms: install_root/firststeps/firststeps.sh
    • On Windows platforms: install_root\firststeps\firststeps.bat
    You can also run First Steps from the Start Menu on Windows platforms.
  4. You can also start the ivt command from the /bin directory.

    • On Linux and UNIX-based platforms: ./ivt.sh
    • On Windows platforms: ivt

    The IVT program starts the server automatically if the server is not running. Once the server initializes, the IVT runs a series of verification tests and reports pass or fail status in a console window. It also logs results to the install_root/logs/ivt.log file. As the IVT verifies your system, it reports any errors it detects.
  5. After installing IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server Foundation, verify the installation by running the Samples.
    If you did not install the Samples associated with the extensions you are verifying, rerun the installation and use the Custom installation type to add additional Samples.

    Running the Samples verifies core functionality of the installation.

    1. Start the server using one of these methods.
      • Locate the First Steps tool and select the Start server option.
      • Issue the command install_root/bin/startServer.sh server1 from a command window. Use the startServer.bat script on Windows platforms.
    2. Use either of the following methods to run the Samples Gallery:
      • Use the First Steps GUI to run the Samples Gallery.
      • Invoke a browser window to access the following address: http://localhost:9080/WSsamples/en/index.html

      If you change the HTTP transport port during installation, use the changed port number in the address.

    3. Follow the links and instructions on the http://localhost:9080/WSsamples/en/index.html page to access Samples of installed extensions.
    Running a Sample successfully is an indication that the functionality of the extension is fully operational.

What to do next

Return to Installing WebSphere Application Server products to continue.

Related tasks
Installing WebSphere Application Server products
Installing the product
Related reference
ivt command
firststeps command



Searchable topic ID:   tins_ivt
Last updated: Jun 21, 2007 8:07:48 PM CDT    WebSphere Business Integration Server Foundation, Version 5.0.2
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