Invoking the Launchpad

To invoke the Launchpad, insert the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express OS/400 and i5/OS CD into your Windows-based computer. The i5/OS System Information screen appears and prompts for the OS/400 or i5/OS system name, userid, and password. Enter the information and click OK.

For example:

Figure 1. OS/400 and i5/OS System Information screen for login information
Note:
Although the user interface is labeled "i5/OS System Information," this interface also works with supported OS/400 systems. The same holds true for other parts of the installation user interface labeled "i5/OS" that you may see while installing this product.

The Launchpad Welcome screen appears. Buttons on the left side of the Welcome screen allow quick selection of several tasks.

Figure 1 is an example of the Launchpad Welcome screen for WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus. Note that the Launchpad screens for WebSphere Business Integration Server Express differ slightly from that of WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus (shown) because the Launchpad for WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus includes a button labeled Install Capacity Pack. The items that can be installed from this button are not available with WebSphere Business Integration Server Express.

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

The buttons on the Welcome screen control the following tasks:

Install Product
Leads you to install the appropriate software prerequisites based on the product components you intend to install and then installs the product components as well.
Install Capacity Pack
Allows you to install collaborations or additional adapters beyond those provided with the base installation. (Available with WebSphere Business Integration Express Plus only.)
Install Guide
Links to a Web page that directs you to the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Information Center, from which you can obtain all product documentation, including this installation guide.
First Steps
Launches the First Steps Application. The First Steps application is a single interface from which you can use and manage the WebSphere Business Integration Server Express or Express Plus after installation is complete.
Exit
Closes the Launchpad.

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