Installation Guide

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Preparing to Install WebLogic Server

Audience

The BEA WebLogic Server Installation Program

WebLogic Express Support

Installation Methods

WebLogic Server Distribution Methods

Web Distribution of WebLogic Server

CD-ROM Distribution of WebLogic Server

Web Distribution of Service Packs and Rolling Patches

About BEA WebLogic JRockit 7.0

Installation Prerequisites

System Requirements

Temporary Storage Space Requirements

Administrator Privileges

Licensing and Encryption

About 128-Bit Encryption

Choosing the Type of Installation

Typical Installation

Custom Installation

Selecting Directories for the WebLogic Server Installation

BEA Home Directory

Understanding the Functions of the BEA Home Directory

Creating Multiple BEA Home Directories

Product Installation Directory

Generating a Verbose Installation Log

Syntax

Where to Find Upgrade and Migration Information

Introducing Smart Update

Installing WebLogic Server Using Graphical-Mode Installation

Before You Start

Starting the Installation Program in Graphical Mode on Windows Platforms

Starting the Installation Program in Graphical Mode on a UNIX Platform

Starting Graphical-Mode Installation for .bin Installation Files

Starting Graphical-Mode Installation for .jar Installation Files

Running the Installation Program

Configuring Domains, Servers, and Clusters with the Configuration Wizard

Configuration Options

What's Next?

Installing WebLogic Server Using Console-Mode Installation

Before You Start

Starting Console-Mode Installation on Windows Systems

Starting Console-Mode Installation on UNIX Systems

Starting Console-Mode Installation for .bin Installation Files

Starting Console-Mode Installation for .jar Installation Files

Running Console-Mode Installation

What's Next?

Installing WebLogic Server Using Silent-Mode Installation

What Is Silent-Mode Installation?

Before You Start

Using Silent-Mode Installation: Main Steps

Important Notes About Silent-Mode Installation

Creating a Silent-Mode Installation Template File

Sample Silent-Mode Installation Template Files

Comprehensive Template File Sample

Sample Template for Configuring a Domain with Separate Admin and Managed Servers

Sample Template for Configuring a Cluster of Managed Servers

Sample Template for Adding a Managed Server to an Existing Domain

Starting the Silent-Mode Installation Process on a Windows System

Starting the Silent-Mode Installation Process on a UNIX System

Starting Silent-Mode Installation for .bin Installation Files

Starting Silent-Mode Installation for .jar Installation Files

Installing and Updating a WebLogic Server License

About the WebLogic Server License

Evaluation Licenses

Development and Production Licenses

Updating Your license.bea File

Enabling 128-Bit Encryption

Upgrading Licenses from Previous WebLogic Server Releases

Installing WebLogic Server Service Packs and Rolling Patches

WebLogic Server Service Packs and Rolling Patches

Important Notes About the Package Upgrade Installer

Important Note If You Use the Node Manager in a Clustered Environment

Important Note About Updating WebLogic Server 7.0 GA

Installing Service Packs and Rolling Patches Using Smart Update

Installing Service Packs and Rolling Patches with a Downloadable Installer

Installing a Service Pack Upgrade Using Graphical Mode

Installing a Service Pack Upgrade Using Console Mode

Upgrading Web Server Plug-Ins

What's Next?

Performing Post-Installation Tasks

Understanding the WebLogic Server Windows Shortcuts

Understanding the WebLogic Server Directory Structure

Files and Directories Installed

New Structure for Domain Directories

Starting the Examples, Pet Store, and Workshop Examples Servers

Starting the Examples Server on a Windows System

Starting the Examples Server on a UNIX System

Starting the Pet Store Server and Application on a Windows System

Starting the Pet Store Server and Application on a UNIX System

Starting the WebLogic Workshop Examples Server

Starting the Administration Console

Determining the SDK Version You Are Using

Uninstalling WebLogic Server

About the Uninstallation Program

Uninstalling WebLogic Server in Graphical Mode

Uninstalling WebLogic Server in Console Mode

Uninstalling WebLogic Server in Silent Mode

Uninstalling Service Packs and Rolling Patches with the Uninstallation Program

Uninstalling a WebLogic Server Service Pack or Rolling Patch in Graphical Mode

Uninstalling a WebLogic Server Service Pack or Rolling Patch in Console Mode

Uninstalling a Service Pack or Rolling Patch with Smart Update

Reinstalling WebLogic Server

 

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