Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0.12 Installation and Migration Guide

ProcedureSteps for installing Proxy Server in the CLI Mode

  1. Change to the directory where the installation files are available.

  2. Type ./setup --console to start the server installation.

    Type setup --console to start a command-line installation on Windows.

    The installation program requires you to provide configuration preference settings that are used while installing the server.

    The installation program consists of one or more selections that provide you with information, and allows you to enter preferences that determine how the Proxy Server is installed and configured.

    When you are presented with the following questions, the installation process pauses to allow you to read the information that has been presented. When you are ready, press Enter to continue.

    Some questions require more detailed information that you are required to type. The question may have a default value that is displayed inside brackets []. If you want to accept the default answer, press the Enter or Return key. If you want to provide a different answer, type it at the command prompt and then press Enter.

    A Welcome screen is displayed. Press Enter to continue the installation. You must read and accept the software license agreement before you install this product. Press Enter to display the software license agreement.

  3. Accept the software license agreement by typing Yes, yes, or y.

    If you type No, no, or n the installation program will end without installing the product.


    Note –

    Type < to return to the previous screen. Type ! to exit the installation program.


  4. Specify the installation directory.

    Press Enter to accept the default directory or specify the path of the installation directory. If the directory exists, go to Step 9.


    Note –

    The default installation directory is /opt/sun/proxyserver40


  5. Type Yes to create a new installation directory and press Enter or type No to specify a different installation directory in Step 4.


    Note –

    Steps 6, 7, and 8 will apply only if you have an existing installation of Sun Java System Web Proxy Server.


  6. An existing installation of Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 is detected.

    You are asked if you would like to upgrade to Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0.12.

  7. Select option 1 to start the upgrade process.

    Select option 2 to continue with a new installation.

  8. If option 1 was selected in Step 7, the installation program verifies the available disk space on your system.

    If you do not have enough disk space, an error message is displayed. For more information on minimum disk space required, see Proxy Server Release Notes. The name of the product, install location and space required is displayed.

    Type option 1 for upgrading, option 2 for starting over the installation again, or option 3 to exit the upgrade program. Press Enter.

    If you type 1, the upgrade installation starts and the status is displayed once the installation is completed. Proceed to Step 22.

  9. Select the type of installation. Type option 1 for an Express installation, option 2 for a Custom installation, or option 3 to exit the installation program. Press Enter.

  10. You need to configure the Java Runtime Environment if you had selected option 2 in Step 9.


    Note –

    The installation program automatically installs the JRE that is bundled with the Proxy Server product if you selected option 1 in Step 9.


  11. Select option 1 to install the Java Runtime Environment (1.5.0_12) that is bundled with the Proxy Server product, option 2 to reuse an existing Java Runtime Environment, or option 3 to exit the installation program. Press Enter.


    Note –

    For HP-UX, the bundled version of JRE is 1.5.0_12.


  12. Specify the path to an existing, compatible Java Runtime Environment if you selected option 2 in Step 11.

    Press Enter.

  13. Enter the Admin UNIX User Id of the system on which the administration server runs.

    The default value is the UNIX user.


    Note –

    The Admin UNIX User Id field is not applicable for Windows.


  14. Enter the Admin User to authenticate the administration server when it is accessed. The default value is admin.

  15. Enter the Admin password to use for authentication. The password should have a minimum of eight characters.

    You are asked to enter your password twice. Press Enter.

  16. Enter the Admin port number.

    You need to select a port number above 1024 if it is a non-root user installation. You can accept the default value which is 8081 and press Enter. The installation program automatically detects ports in use and suggests unused ports. On a Windows installation, you can select any port between 1 and 65535.


    Note –

    If you selected the Express type of installation in Step 9, this field is not displayed because the default settings are used.


  17. Enter the Proxy UNIX User Id to use when running the default instance of Proxy Server and press Enter.


    Note –

    The Proxy UNIX User Id field is not available for Windows.


  18. Specify the Proxy Server Name.

    It is the fully qualified domain name of the system on which you are installing the server. Press Enter.


    Note –

    If you selected the Express type of installation in Step 9, the default settings are used.


  19. Type the Proxy Server Port number that will be used to access the instance Proxy Server and press Enter.

    You need to select a port number above 1024 if it is a non-root user installation. You can accept the default value which is 8080. The installation program automatically detects ports in use and suggests unused ports. On a Windows installation, you can select any port between 1 and 65535.


    Note –

    If you selected the Express type of installation in Step 9, the default settings are used.


  20. Startup on Boot.

    Type Yes to automatically start Proxy Server when the system boots up. This option is available if you are installing Proxy Server as root (super user).


    Note –

    The Startup on Boot option is not available on Windows.


    The installation program verifies the available disk space on your system. If you do not have enough disk space, an error message is displayed. For more information on minimum disk space required, see Proxy Server Release Notes. The name of the product, install location and space required is displayed.

  21. Select option 1 to start the installation, option 2 to start the installation program all over again, or option 3 to exit the installation program and press Enter.

    The status of the installation is displayed once the installation is complete.

  22. You can view the installation log files.

    For information on the log file paths, see Installation Log Files.

    For information about starting the administration server, see Starting the Administration Server.