After the system is in a quiescent state and backed up, you can safely
start the upgrade procedure. Upgrading the system involves the
following tasks:
After you have backed up your installation, you are ready to install
WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus. The Launchpad
provides a way to launch the GUI installer that leads you through upgrading
WebSphere Business Integration Server Express v4.3 to Express Plus
v4.3. The GUI does the following:
- Installs WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus product
components and configures them as services.
- Installs the new adapters you have selected and configures them as
services.
- Does not drop your existing database.
- Retains your existing repository and does not redeploy it.
To invoke the Launchpad to launch the product upgrading GUI, do the
following:
- Select the button labeled Install Product from the
Launchpad. The Install Product screen appears.
- Note:
- This procedure assumes installation from a CD. If you plan to obtain
the electronic download version from Passport Advantage, refer to your
Passport Advantage information for those downloading instructions.
Figure 30. Install Product screen

- Select Launch Product Installation.
The Welcome screen appears.
Figure 31. Welcome screen

- At the Welcome screen, select Next.
The Software License Agreement screen appears.
Figure 32. Software License Agreement screen

- Read and accept the terms of the Software License Agreement by selecting
the radio button beside the entry I accept the terms in the license
agreement, then select Next.
The Upgrade Check screen appears.
Figure 33. Upgrade Check screen

- On the Upgrade Check screen, select
Next.
The Feature screen appears.
Figure 34. Feature screen

- On the Feature screen, choose any components you
want to install and select Next.
- Note:
- WebSphere Business Integration Server Express components that are already
installed are preselected for upgrade and cannot be unselected. Only
features not already installed appear on the Feature screen.
One of the following screens appears:
- On the Name Server Configuration screen, type the IP
address of the computer on which the InterChange Server Express is installed,
and then select Next.
The Pre-installation Summary screen appears.
Figure 36. Pre-installation Summary screen

- On the Pre-installation Summary screen, review the
features and installation location and select Next.
The installer verifies that enough disk space exists for the installation
and proceeds, as follows:
- On the Reboot screen, select whether you want to
restart your machine now or later, and select Finish to exit the
installation GUI.
After the installation completes, you can start the WebSphere Business
Integration Server Express Plus system using your existing version of the
repository by doing the following:
- Ensure that all required supporting software is running. Supporting
software includes the following:
- WebSphere MQ (make sure that Queue Manager and the Listener are both up
and running)
- The database server
- Start InterChange Server Express. Starting this component
automatically starts the Persistent Naming Server as well.
For instructions on how to start InterChange Server Express, refer to Starting WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus.
You can check the InterChangeSystem.txt file in the
ProductDir directory to confirm a successful
startup.
- Note:
- If InterChange Server Express fails
to start up after you upgrade the system, review this upgrade procedure to be
sure you followed all the instructions. If the cause of the failure is
still unknown, consult IBM technical support for assistance before attempting
adjustments or restoring from backup.
