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:

  1. 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.
  2. Start the Launchpad and from it, start the product installation. (Chapter 2)
  3. 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)
  4. Perform any required additional configuration steps. (Chapter 3)
  5. Start the system and perform initial administration, either through First Steps or the Windows Start menu. (Chapter 4)
  6. (Optional but recommended.) Use the "Quick Validate" procedure, found in First Steps, to verify that your system is installed and operating correctly. (Chapter 5)
  7. (Optional for WebSphere Business Integration Server Express Plus only) Install an application adapter from the Adapter Capacity Pack. (Chapter 6)
  8. (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:

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