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Installing WebLogic Server Using Console-Mode Installation

The following sections describe how to install WebLogic Server using console-mode installation:

Before You Start

Before you start the WebLogic Server installation, please review the following information:

Make sure you are installing the product on a certified platform. A complete list of certified platforms can be found at http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/certifications/certifications/index.html.
You should read all of Preparing to Install WebLogic Server, specifically the following sections:

You cannot re-install WebLogic Server in the same location as a previously installed version. You must first uninstall the WebLogic Server installation, as described in Uninstalling WebLogic Server, or install in another location. You can, however, install additional Weblogic Platform components, such as the WebLogic Server examples, in the same location without uninstalling existing components.
All WebLogic Platform components installed in a BEA product directory (for example, /bea/weblogicXXX) must be at the same version level. If you attempt to install additional components at a higher version than those that are already installed in that directory, the installation program prompts you to upgrade your existing components before you can proceed with the installation. For example, if you installed WebLogic Server 8.1 (the GA release), and later attempt to install WebLogic Portal 8.1 Service Pack 1, you are required to upgrade WebLogic Server to Service Pack 1 before you can install WebLogic Portal. For details on upgrading your installation, see Installing WebLogic Server Service Packs and Rolling Patches.

Starting Console-Mode Installation on Windows Systems

To start the installation in console mode on a Windows system, follow these steps:

Log in to the Windows system and open an MS-DOS command prompt window.
Go to the directory where you downloaded the installation program and invoke the installation procedure by entering the following command:
```
weblogicXXX_win32.exe -mode=console
```
where XXX is the version number of the software you are installing.

Note: To create a verbose log file during installation, include the -log=/full_path_to_log_file option in the command line. For example:

weblogicXXX_win32 -mode=console -log=d:\logs\weblogic_install.log

The path can be to a file or folder. All folders in the path must exist before you execute the command or the installation program will not create the log file.
Proceed to Running Console-Mode Installation.

Starting Console-Mode Installation on UNIX Systems

The WebLogic Server installation program for some UNIX platforms includes JVM options bundled in the installation program (filenames ending in .bin). The WebLogic Server installation program uses the bundled JVM to install WebLogic Server and then installs the JVM for use with WebLogic Server. For other UNIX platforms, the WebLogic Server installation program does not include a JVM in the installation program (filenames ending in .jar). To run these installation programs, you must first include the bin directory of a supported JVM installed on your system at the beginning of your PATH variable definition.

Starting Console-Mode Installation for .bin Installation Files

To start the console-mode installation process for installation files ending in .bin, follow these steps:

Log in to the target UNIX system and open a command-line shell.
Go to the directory where you downloaded the installation program and invoke the installation procedure by entering the following commands:
```
chmod a+x filename.bin
```
```
./filename.bin -mode=console
```
where filename.bin is the name of the WebLogic Server installation file.

Note: To create a verbose log file during installation, include the -log=/full_path_to_log_file option in the command line. For example:

./weblogicXXX_solaris32.bin -mode=console
-log=/nfs/home1/logs/wls_install.log

The path can be to a file or folder. All folders in the path must exist before you execute the command or the installation program will not create the log file.
Proceed to Running Console-Mode Installation.

Starting Console-Mode Installation for .jar Installation Files

To start the console-mode installation process for installation files ending in .jar, follow these steps:

Log in to the target UNIX system and open a command-line shell.
Include the bin directory of a supported JVM at the beginning of the PATH variable on the target system. For example:
```
PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
export PATH
```
Where JAVA_HOME is the full path to the j2sdk1.4.1 directory.
Go to the directory where you downloaded the installation program and invoke the installation procedure by entering the following commands:
```
java -jar filename.jar -mode=console
```
Note: To create a verbose log file during installation, include the -log=/full_path_to_log_file option in the command line. For example:

java -jar filename.jar -mode=console
-log=/nfs/home1/logs/wls_install.log

The path can be to a file or folder. All folders in the path must exist before you execute the command or the installation program will not create the log file.
Proceed to Running Console-Mode Installation.

Running Console-Mode Installation

The console mode installer displays a series of text panels that correspond to the windows in the graphical installer. To complete the console-mode installation process, respond to the prompts in each panel by entering the number associated with your choice or by pressing Enter to accept the default. To exit the installation process, enter exit in response to any prompt. To review or change your selection or to go back to a previous panel, enter previous at the prompt.

Note: The sample console text and directory pathnames in this section use UNIX conventions (forward slashes) in pathnames, for example, /home1/bea/weblogicXXX. When entering pathnames on a Windows system, use the Windows convention (backslashes) for pathnames, for example c:\bea\weblogicXXX.

The following procedure steps you through the installation program. Use this procedure after you have started the installation program in console mode as described in the previous sections.

In the Welcome panel, type next or press Enter to continue with the installation process.
The License Agreement panel is displayed.
Read the BEA Software License Agreement and indicate your acceptance or rejection of the terms of the agreement by typing yes or no, respectively. To review the entire agreement, press Enter or type more several times. If you type no, the installation process terminates. To proceed with the installation, type yes to indicate your agreement with the terms of the license.
The Choose BEA Home directory panel is displayed.
Specify the BEA Home directory that will serve as the central support directory for all BEA products installed on the target system. For details about the BEA Home directory, see BEA Home Directory.
The installation program displays the following text:
```
Choose BEA Home Directory:
--------------------------

BEA Home = [/home/bea]


Input new BEA Home Directory OR [Exit][Previous][Next]> /nfs/homes/dcabelus/bea_load10
```
Do one of the following:
- To use the default BEA Home directory, type next or press Enter.
- To create a new BEA Home directory, enter the full path to the BEA Home directory, for example /home/beahome2. If you specify a directory that does not exist, the installation program creates it for you.
Whether you accept the default BEA Home directory or choose to create a new BEA Home directory, you are prompted to confirm your selection, as shown in the following sample:
```
*BEA Home Choice:

   ->1¦ Yes, Use this BEA home directory [/home/bea]
     2¦ No, return to BEA home directory selection

Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
On the command line, type 1 or press Enter to accept your selection. Otherwise, type 2 to return to the Choose BEA Home Directory panel where you can modify your entry.

After you have selected your BEA Home directory and confirmed your selection, the Choose Install Type panel is displayed.
Specify the type of installation you want to perform by entering the number associated with the install type, as shown in the following text:
```
Choose Install Type:
--------------------

 ->1|Typical Installation
    |Install all software components, including program files and examples.

   2|Custom Installation
    |Choose software components to install and optionally create custom application domains. Recommended for advanced
    |users.

Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
Do one of the following:
- Type 1 or press Enter to choose a Typical installation.
- Type 2 to choose a Custom installation. In a custom installation, you can select the software components you want to install, select a JVM to install and use to run WebLogic Server, and specify whether you want to install the Node Manager as a Windows service.
For more information about typical and custom installations, see Choosing the Type of Installation.
Select the components you want to install. The available components are displayed as follows:
```
Choose Components:
------------------

    Release 8.1.0.0
    |_____WebLogic Server [0] x
         |_____Server [0.0] x
         |_____Server Examples [0.1] x
```
```
Enter number exactly as it appears in brackets to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
By default, all components are selected as indicated by the x (UNIX systems), or check mark (Windows systems), at the end of each line. To deselect a component, type the numeric code for the component on the command line exactly as it appears within the brackets. For example, if you do not want to install the Server Examples for WebLogic Server, type 0.1.

When you are finished selecting components, press Enter or type next. You are prompted to confirm your selection. Type 1 or press Enter to accept your selection. Otherwise, type 2 to return to the Choose Components panel where you can modify your selections.

Note: When you select or deselect components to install, the installation program checks for dependencies between components and automatically modifies the list of selected components.
In the Select Java Virtual Machine panel, you select the JVM that you want to use to install and then run WebLogic Server. Options vary by hardware platform.
```
Select Java Virtual Machine:
----------------------------

   1¦Install JRockit

 ->2¦Install Other JVM

   3¦Specify JVM Location


Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
Type the number of the option you want to select:
- Install JRockit—Select this option to install Weblogic JRockit.
- Install Other JVM (the default)—Select this option to install the Sun Java 2 SDK 1.4.1.
- Specify JVM Location—Select this option if you already have a supported JVM installed on the server and you want WebLogic Server to run on that JVM.
See Choosing a JVM for more details.
After you make a JVM selection, you are prompted to make a selection within the category of JVMs that you selected. For example, if you selected Install Other JVM, the following text is displayed:
```
Select Java Virtual Machine:
----------------------------

 ->1|Sun SDK 1.4.1

    ** Please specify the other type of JVM to install.

Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
Press Enter to continue. You are then prompted to confirm your selection. Press Enter to continue.
In the Choose product Directory panel, you specify the directory in which you want to install the WebLogic Server software. The following text is displayed:
```
Choose Product Directory:
-------------------------

    Product Installation Directory = [/home/bea/weblogicXXX]


Input new Product Installation Directory OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
Press Enter to select the default product directory (bea_home/weblogicXXX) or enter the full path to a new product directory. If you specify a new directory, the installation program automatically creates the directory for you.
The following text is displayed:
```
Choose Product Directory:
   ->1| Yes, use this product directory [/home/bea/weblogicXXX]
     2| No, select another product directory
 
Enter index numbers to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
Verify that your entry is correct, then type 1 or press Enter to proceed with the installation. Otherwise, type 2 to return to the Choose Product Directory panel where you can modify your entry.
If you are installing on a Windows platform, the Install Node Manager as a Windows Service panel is displayed. The Node Manager is used to monitor and start and stop managed servers in a domain.
The following text is displayed:
```
Install Node Manager as a Windows Service

  ->1 - Yes, install now.
    2 - No, do not install now. See product documentation for 
        post-install registration of Node Manager as a Windows
        Service.
```
```
Enter a number or [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
Enter 1 or press Enter to install the Node Manager as a Windows Service. See Installing the Node Manager as a Windows Service for more information. Enter 2 if you do not want to install the Node Manager as a Windows service.

The WebLogic Server installation program installs the software and displays the following progress indicators:

<------------- WebLogic Server 8.1  ------------->


Installing files..

0%          25%          50%          75%          100%

[------------|------------|------------|------------]

[***************************************************]

Copying JDK....

<------------- WebLogic Server 8.1 Beta ------------->

Installing JDK....


0%          25%          50%          75%          100%

[------------|------------|------------|------------]

[***************************************************]

When the WebLogic Server installation is complete, the following text is displayed:
```
Installation Complete

  ->1 - Run the Configuration Wizard
    2 - Exit Installation
```
```
Enter a number or [Exit][Previous][Next]>
```
Press Enter or type 1 to launch the Configuration Wizard. Type 2 or next to skip the Configuration Wizard.

You use the Configuration Wizard to create and configure custom WebLogic domains. A WebLogic domain is an interrelated set of WebLogic Server resources that are managed as a unit. A domain includes one or more WebLogic Servers, and may also include WebLogic Server clusters.

For more information about the Configuration Wizard, see Configuring Domains, Servers, and Clusters with the Configuration Wizard.

What's Next?

To learn more about WebLogic Server, view the following files:

about_wls.html

Summarizes new features in this version of WebLogic Server and provides pointers to useful related information.
You can access the about_wls.html file at WL_HOME/server/about_wls.html, where WL_HOME represents the top-level installation directory for the WebLogic Server software.

readme.txt

A text-only file that contains similar information as ABOUT_WLS.HTML. Access the README.TXT file at WL_HOME/server/readme.txt, where WL_HOME represents the top-level installation directory for the WebLogic Server software.