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Installing BI Publisher

Install multiple instances of BI Publisher Engine as required for your deployment. If you are using Oracle Application Server or standalone OC4J as your application server, use the BI installer to deploy the BI Publisher engine. If you are using any other J2EE based application server, you must deploy the BI Publisher Engine manually using the xmlpserver.ear or xmlpserver.war files provided in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition media pack.

To install BI Publisher on Standalone OC4J

1. Run the BI Installer.
2. Select the Basic Installation Type.
3. Select Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher option on the set up type screen.
4. Enter values for prompts on all other installer screens.
5. Complete the installation.

   NOTE:  The BI Installer installs a standalone OC4J and deploys the BI Publisher engine in this container. Repeat the installation on all machines identified to host the BI Publisher engine.

To install BI Publisher on Oracle Application Server

1. Run the BI Installer.
2. Select the Advanced Installation Type.

   NOTE:  Oracle Application Server must be installed on the machine.

3. Select Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher option on the set up type screen.
4. Enter values for prompts on all other installer screens.
5. Complete the installation.

   NOTE:  The BI Installer deploys the BI Publisher engine into the Oracle Application Server. Repeat the installation on all machines identified to host the BI Publisher engine.