Contents

Quick Installation Guide

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Documentation Accessibility
• 3 Installation Types Covered in this Guide
• 4 Requirements
• 4.1 Check System Requirements
• 4.2 Install Required Solaris Patches
• 4.3 Check Solaris Packages
• 4.4 Check for 32-bit and 64-bit Application Support
• 4.5 Check Kernel Parameters Required by OracleAS Web Cache
• 4.6 Check Kernel Parameters Required by OracleAS Metadata Repository
• 4.7 Create an Operating System Group for the Inventory Directory
• 4.8 Create an Operating System Group for Database Administration
• 4.9 Create an Operating System User
• 4.10 Check Environment Variables
• 4.10.1 How to Set Environment Variables
• 4.10.2 Environment Variable Tips
• 4.11 Check If Port 1521 Is in Use
• 5 Starting up the Installer
• 5.1 Mounting the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
• 6 Installing J2EE and Web Cache (Java Developer Topology)
• 7 Installing Portal and Wireless or Business Intelligence and Forms Developer Topology (includes OracleAS Infrastructure)
• 7.1 Install OracleAS Infrastructure
• 7.2 Install Portal and Wireless or Business Intelligence and Forms Middle tier
• 8 Accessing the Welcome Page
• 9 Installing OracleAS Metadata Repository in an Existing Oracle Database
• 10 Additional Resources
• 10.1 Oracle Support Services
• 10.2 Version Updates
• 10.3 Premium Services
• 10.4 Quick Reference