Installation
overview
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server Express and
Express Plus include 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.
The Launchpad allows you to perform a standard
or Typical installation that automatically installs a default set
of components, or a Custom installation that allows you to choose
which components to install. In both cases, the Launchpad detects
whether your system already has other required software prerequisites installed
and displays this information. Once the prerequisites are installed,
the Launchpad continues to guide you until installation is complete.
This guide details each step of the installation and initial
configuration processes required to get IBM WebSphere Business Integration
Server Express or Express Plus operating. The major steps are as
follows:
- Make sure the system on which you plan to install
this product meets the hardware and software requirements. Refer
to http://www.ibm.com/software/integration/wbiserverexpress for specific requirements.
-
Start the Launchpad and from it, start the product
installation. (Chapter 2)
- Decide if you want a Typical or a Custom installation.
Refer to Chapter 3 to find out the differences between a typical
and a custom installation. The Launchpad will check for supported
software prerequisites. Refer to http://www.ibm.com/software/integration/wbiserverexpress for a list of supported prerequisite software. Then proceed
through the remainder of the Launchpad installation process. (Chapter
3)
- Perform any additional configuration steps. (Chapter 3)
- Start the system and perform initial administration,
either through First Steps or by using Linux commands and System
Manager. (Chapter 4)
- (Optional but recommended.) Use the "Quick Validate"
procedure, found in First Steps, to verify that your system is installed
and operating correctly. (Chapter 5)
- (Optional for WebSphere Business Integration
Server Express Plus only) Install an application adapter from the
Adapter Capacity Pack. (Chapter 6)
- (Optional for WebSphere Business Integration
Server Express Plus only) Install a collaboration from the Collaboration
Capacity Pack. (Chapter 7)
Additional chapters in the guide provide information on the following:
