Installing selected software prerequisites

Although all of the programs listed on the Software Prerequisites screen are labeled "prerequisites," the software that is actually required for your system depends on which components of each product you plan to install and on how you plan to use the products:

Complete tables of all required software exist in the section Checking software requirements. If you have previously installed the appropriate versions of prerequisite products, you might not need to reinstall them through the Launchpad. Check the configuration instructions for the specific software.

Installing the Java compiler

The Java compiler that is compatible with WebSphere Business Integration Server Express and Express Plus is contained within the IBM Java Development Kit 1.3.1_05 and is required for performing collaboration and mapping development.

To install the IBM Java Development Kit 1.3.1_05, do the following:

  1. From the Launchpad Software Prerequisites screen, expand IBM Java Development Kit 1.3.1_05.
  2. Select Install to start the silent installation of IBM Java Development Kit 1.3.1_05.
    Note:
    If you do not plan to perform collaboration and mapping development, you do not need this prerequisite. In this case, select the box beside the field labeled I do not plan to compile collaborations or maps. The software's status will immediately switch to OK.
  3. After IBM Java Development Kit 1.3.1_05 silent installation, verify that its status in the Launchpad changed from Not Installed to OK.

Installing WebSphere MQ

WebSphere MQ messaging software is required to run the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express and Express Plus products. Whether both the server and client or just the client components are needed depends on which WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus components you plan to install:

To install IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD5, do the following:

  1. From the Launchpad Software Prerequisites screen, expand IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD5.
  2. Do one of the following:
  3. Select Install to start the silent installation of IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD5.
  4. After IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD5 silent installation completes, verify that its status in the Launchpad changed from Not Installed to OK.

Note:
WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD5 server and client software has its own software and network prerequisites. If these prerequisites are not met, the silent installation of this product will fail. For more details, see WebSphere MQ documentation.

If the Launchpad finds a pre-existing installation of WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 without CSD5 applied, it offers to automatically patch the software. In this case, when you expand the selection IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD5 on the Launchpad Software Prerequisites screen, you can select Apply CSD05. Silent installation of the patch executes and the software status in the Launchpad changes to OK.

Important:
After you install WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus, as detailed in Installing WebSphere Business Integration Server Express and Express Plus, you will need to add a listener to the WebSphere MQ service. Instructions are provided in the section Adding a listener to the WebSphere MQ service.

Installing WebSphere Application Server Express

This prerequisite is required if you intend to install the Toolset Express components System Monitor and Failed Event Manager, both of which require a Web application server with a Servlet engine. If you have already installed WebSphere Application Server versions 5.0.2 or 5.1, or Tomcat versions 4.1.24 or 4.1.27, this prerequisite is satisfied.

To install IBM WebSphere Application Server Express, do the following:

  1. From the Launchpad Software Prerequisites screen, expand IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express v5.1.
  2. Select Install to start the silent installation.
  3. After silent installation completes, verify that its status in the Launchpad changed from Optional to OK.

Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer

This prerequisite is required if you intend to install the Toolset Express components System Monitor and Failed Event Manager, both of which require a Web browser. This guide does not provide installation instructions for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1. For a description of the installation process, on the Launchpad Software Prerequisites screen, expand the entry Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 or later and select the link to the Microsoft Web site.

Installing Netscape Navigator

This prerequisite is required if you intend to install the Toolset Express components System Monitor and Failed Event Manager, both of which require a Web browser. This guide does not provide installation instructions for Netscape Navigator. For a description of the installation process, on the Launchpad Software Prerequisites screen, expand the entry Netscape Navigator 4.7x and select the link to the Netscape Web site.

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