Installing WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus -- an overview

The IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server Express and Express Plus products are supplied with a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based setup program called the Launchpad that guides you step-by-step through the installation and configuration of the prerequisite and product software.

This guide details each step of the installation and configuration processes. The steps must be performed in the following order:

  1. Learn basic Launchpad operation, including how to start, stop, and use the tool to view the product Quick Start Guide. See Starting, stopping, and using the Launchpad to view the Quick Start Guide.
  2. Check that required software prerequisites are installed and install selected prerequisites if desired. See Checking and installing selected software prerequisites.
  3. Check that the database to be used for the system repository is set up properly on your computer. See Installing and configuring a database.
  4. Install the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus product. See Installing WebSphere Business Integration Server Express and Express Plus.
  5. Start your system. See Starting the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus system for the first time.
  6. Optionally verify that your sytem is installed and operating correctly by using a supplied sample called System Test. See Verifying the installation.
  7. Optionally install an Adapter Capacity Pack for WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus. See Installing the Adapter Capacity Pack for WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus.
  8. Optionally install a Collaboration Capacity Pack for WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus. See Installing the Collaboration Capacity Pack for WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus.

Additional chapters in the guide provide information on the following:

Each chapter (except for the Appendix) ends with a section called "Taking the next step." This section instructs you on which chapter to proceed to based on where you are at in the installation process and on the products you plan to install.

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