The Launchpad for WebSphere Process Server is the single point
of reference for installing the entire process server environment, which can
include WebSphere Process Server or the WebSphere Process Server Client, WebSphere
Application Server Network Deployment, a set of Web development tools, a Web
server, message service clients, and additional supporting software and documentation.
Before you begin
The Launchpad application is available on WebSphere
Process Server CD 1 and on downloaded installation images. The Launchpad
is the recommended method of installing components that are on the product
CDs. Do the following before starting the Launchpad:
- Ensure that you understand the possible installation scenarios by reviewing Planning installation topologies.
- Ensure your system meets all hardware requirements,
that you have installed all required software corequisites and prerequisites,
and that you have prepared your operating system for product installation.
See Hardware and software requirements and Preparing the operating system for installation for instructions.
Most important, since the Launchpad is a Web application, you must have a
supported version of a Web browser installed. The platform-specific topics
under Preparing the operating system for installation contain
detailed instructions for installing supported Web browsers on all platforms.
- Ensure that you are starting the Launchpad as the root user on a Linux
or UNIX system, or as a member of the Administrator group on
a Windows system.
The installation steps in the product documentation assume installation
from product CDs. If you plan to install from images downloaded from Passport
Advantage, see
Special considerations when installing from Passport Advantage for
installation tips.
Why and when to perform this task
Perform the following procedure to use the Launchpad.
Steps for this task
- Log on as root on a Linux or UNIX system, or as a member of the
Administrator group on a Windows system.
- Insert the product CD labeled WebSphere Process Server CD 1 into
the CD-ROM drive and mount the drive if necessary, as described in Mounting CD-ROMs on Linux and UNIX operating systems.
- Start the Launchpad by doing the following:
On Linux and UNIX platforms: Execute the
command mount_point/launchpad.sh where mount_point represents
the mount point on the Linux or UNIX system.
On Windows platforms: If the
Launchpad does not start automatically when you insert the product CD, from
a command line, execute the command CD-ROM_drive:\launchpad.exe.
The Launchpad is displayed.
- Select your language in the Language selection field.
Result
You can use the Launchpad to start the installation of WebSphere Process
Server and related products. See
Options on the Launchpad for descriptions of the components you can install
with the Launchpad.
What to do next
Return to the installation procedure from which you accessed this
topic to continue.
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