Preparing for the Installation
Installation Overview
WebLogic Express Support
Installation Modes
Installable Product Components
Product Distribution Methods
Web Distribution
DVD Distribution
Installation Prerequisites
System Requirements
Temporary Disk Space Requirements
Administrator Privileges
Selecting Directories for Your Installation
Choosing a BEA Home Directory
Understanding the Functions of the BEA Home Directory
Creating Multiple BEA Home Directories
Choosing a Product Installation Directory
Choosing the Type of Installation
Complete Installation
Custom Installation
Generating a Verbose Installation Log
Syntax
Where to Find Upgrade Information
Maintenance Pack Release Using an Upgrade Installer
Starting the Installation Program
Before You Start
Starting the Installation Program on Windows Platforms
Starting in Graphical Mode
Starting in Console Mode
Starting in Silent Mode
Starting the Installation Program on UNIX Platforms
Using Installers with Filenames Ending in .bin
Starting Graphical-Mode Installation
Starting Console-Mode Installation
Starting Silent-Mode Installation
Using Installers with Filenames Ending in .jar
Starting Graphical-Mode Installation
Starting Console-Mode Installation
Starting Silent-Mode Installation
What’s Next?
Running the Installation Program in Graphical Mode
Running the Installation Program
Using the Upgrade Installer in Graphical Mode
What’s Next?
Running the Installation Program in Console Mode
Running Console-Mode Installation
Using the Upgrade Installer in Console Mode
What’s Next?
Running the Installation Program in Silent Mode
What Is Silent-Mode Installation?
Using Silent-Mode Installation: Main Steps
Important Considerations for Silent-Mode Installation
Creating a silent.xml File for Silent-Mode Installation
Guidelines for Component Selection
Sample silent.xml file for Silent-Mode Installation
Returning Exit Codes to the Console
Using the Upgrade Installer in Silent Mode
Creating a Silent-Mode Upgrade Installation XML File
Sample Template File for Silent-Mode Upgrade Installation
What’s Next?
Post-Installation Information
Using QuickStart
Determining Which JDK Version You Are Using
Understanding the Windows Shortcuts
Understanding the Product Directory Structure
Uninstalling the Software
About the Uninstallation Program
Uninstalling Your Software in Graphical Mode
Uninstalling Your Software in Console Mode
Uninstalling Your Software in Silent Mode
Reinstalling Your Software