Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Upgrade Guide for UNIX |
Preface
The Java Enterprise System Upgrade Guide for UNIX contains the information you need to upgrade Sun Java Enterprise System (Java ES) software in a Sun Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system environment. It does not cover upgrade in an HP-UX environment.
The Guide documents upgrades from Java ES 2004Q2 (Release 2), Java ES 2005Q1 (Release 3), and Java ES 2005Q4 (Release 4) to Java ES 5 (Release 5).
This preface contains the following sections:
Who Should Use This BookThis book is intended for system administrators, or software technicians who wants to upgrade Java ES software.
This book assumes you are familiar with the following:
Conventions Used in This BookThe tables in this section describe the conventions used in this book.
Administrative Interfaces
For most of the upgrade procedures documented in this Upgrade Guide there are two administrative interfaces that can be used: a graphical user interface (GUI) and a command-line interface.
In most cases, the command-line interface is used in this Upgrade Guide when documenting Java ES component upgrade procedures. The command-line interface can be used in scripting the upgrade of Java ES deployments so that procedures can be easily repeated when necessary.
When procedures use the Java ES installer, however, the GUI interface is described, rather than the interactive text-based interface. Java ES installer sessions can be saved in a state file that can be used to repeat procedures when necessary.
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.
Symbols
The following table describes the symbol conventions used in this book.
Shell Prompts
The following table describes the shell prompts used in this book.
Related DocumentationThe http://docs.sun.comSM web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the archive or search for a specific book title or subject.
Books in the Java ES Documentation Set
The Java ES manuals are available as online files in Portable Document Format (PDF) and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) formats. Both formats are readable by assistive technologies for users with disabilities. The Sun documentation web site can be accessed here:
The Java ES documentation includes information about the system as a whole and information about its components. This documentation can be accessed here:
http://docs.sun.com/coll/1286.2
The following table lists the system-level manuals in the Java ES documentation set. The left column provides the name and part number location of each document and the right column describes the general contents of the document.
Table 4 Java Enterprise System Documentation
Document
Contents
Java Enterprise System 5 Release Notes for UNIX
http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-4893Contains the latest information about Java ES, including known problems. In addition, components have their own release notes.
Java Enterprise System 5 Technical Overview
http://docs.sun.com/doc/820-0167Introduces the technical and conceptual foundations of Java ES. Describes components, the architecture, processes, and features.
Java Enterprise System Deployment Planning Guide
http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-2326Provides an introduction to planning and designing enterprise deployment solutions based on Java ES. Presents basic concepts and principles of deployment planning and design, discusses the solution life cycle, and provides high-level examples and strategies to use when planning solutions based on Java ES.
Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Planning Guide
http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-5079Helps you develop the implementation specifications for the hardware, operating system, and network aspects of your Java ES deployment. Describes issues such as component dependencies to address in your installation and configuration plan.
Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for UNIX
http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-4891Guides you through the process of installing Java ES on the Solaris Operating System or the Linux operating system. Also shows how to configure components after installation, and verify that they function properly.
Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Reference for UNIX
http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-4892Gives additional information about configuration parameters, provides worksheets to use in your configuration planning, and lists reference material such as default directories and port numbers.
Java Enterprise System 5 Upgrade Guide for UNIX
http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-6553Provides instructions for upgrading Java ES on the Solaris Operating System or the Linux operating environment.
Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Monitoring Guide
http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-5081Gives instructions for setting up the Monitoring Framework for each product component and using the Monitoring Console to view real-time data and set threshold alarms.
Java Enterprise System Glossary
http://docs.sun.com/doc/819-3875Defines terms that are used in Java ES documentation.
Searching Sun Product Documentation
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Accessing Sun Resources OnlineFor product downloads, professional services, patches and support, and additional developer information, go to the following:
- Download Center
http://www.sun.com/software/download/- Client Solutions
http://www.sun.com/service/sunjavasystem/sjsservicessuite.html- Sun Enterprise Services, Solaris Patches, and Support
http://sunsolve.sun.com/- Developer Information
http://developers.sun.comThe following location contains information about Java Enterprise System and its components:
http://www.sun.com/software/javaenterprisesystem/index.html
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