Starting the Launchpad

Before you start the Launchpad, do the following:

To invoke the Launchpad, insert the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus CD in your computer. The Launchpad Welcome screen appears. Buttons on the left side of the Welcome screen allow quick selection of several tasks.

Note:
The installation instructions throughout this document assume installation from product CDs. If you plan to obtain the electronic download version from Passport Advantage, refer to your Passport Advantage information for those downloading instructions.

The Launchpad Welcome screen for the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express product differs slightly from that of the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus product. Here is the Launchpad Welcome screen for the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express product.

Figure 1. WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Launchpad Welcome screen


Here is the Launchpad Welcome screen for the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus product. Note that the Express Plus version has an extra button called Install Capacity Pack.

Figure 2. WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus Launchpad Welcome screen


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