For the Typical installation, these components have already been predetermined. For the Custom installation, the software prerequisites needed are based on the components you are installing. It identifies whether any or all are installed on your system, and posts the results of its analysis on the Software Prerequisites screen.
Table 1 lists the software prerequisites. The list that appears on your screen might contain all or some of the items, depending on which installation option you choose.
Prerequisite | Description |
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Java Development Kit 1.4.2 | Needed for collaboration and mapping development. |
WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD07 or a higher CSD level | Required for every installation of WebSphere Business Integration Server Express and Express Plus. |
IBM DB2(R) Universal Database(TM) Express or Enterprise version 8.1 with Fix Pack 5 (FP5) or higher | Required to store the server's content. |
WebSphere Application Server version 5.1.1 or higher | Needed if you plan to install System Monitor, Failed Event Manager, or Web Deployment. For more information, see Manually configuring web-based tools. |
Tomcat 4.1.24 and 4.1.27 | Only needed if you plan to install System Monitor, Failed Event Manager, or Web Deployment but not use WebSphere Application Server version 5.1.1 or higher. For more information, see Manually configuring web-based tools. |
Web browser | Required if you plan to use System Monitor, Failed Event Manager, or Web Deployment. |
If you previously installed the appropriate database version, make sure that they are configured correctly, indicated in the section IBM DB2 Universal Database v8.2 Express.
If you already have earlier versions of the prerequisite software installed on this system, refer to Upgrading the system for more detailed information about how the Launchpad will behave, and what you might need to do depending on the version.
This section provides additional information you may need when installing or configuring a database.
WebSphere Business Integration Server Express and Express Plus are certified for use with IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) Express or Enterprise version 8.1 with FP5 or higher, and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 version 8.00.384 with Service Pack 3.
If Microsoft SQL Server 2000 is installed, a choice is offered of having the Launchpad configure the existing Microsoft SQL Server 2000 installation, or to instead install and configure IBM DB2 UDB Express version 8.2.
The following information is important if you plan to use an IBM DB2 UDB Express or Enterprise v8.1 with FP5 or higher with WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus.
Checking minimum database requirementsDB2 Express or Enterprise must be configured to meet the following criteria:
The information below will help you with installing a database using Launchpad.
If you are performing a Custom installation, you have the option of selecting to use a local or remote database. If you want to use a local database, follow these steps:
The Launchpad then installs and configures the database.
If you want to use a remote database, follow these steps:
The Launchpad then verifies that a connection can be made to the remote SMB_DB database. If it cannot, you will receive an error message and the option to change the information you provided. If it can, the Launchpad then configures the database.
After Microsoft SQL Server 2000 is successfully configured, you will see a message that the database configuration is complete. The configuration process does the following:
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 must be configured to meet the following minimum criteria:
A Web browser is required if you intend to install the Toolset Express components System Monitor, Failed Event Manager, and Web Deployment. The Launchpad cannot automatically install a supported Web browser, but it offers instructions for finding a supported version.
If you do not have a supported Web browser installed and want to view these instructions, on the Launchpad Software Prerequisites screen, expand the entry Web Browser. The screen indicates the Web sites from which you can obtain a supported browser.