WebLogic Exchange Service Setup Guide

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Installation

This chapter describes how to install the MAPI subsystem and WebLogic Exchange Service.

Note: The BEA_HOME directory refers to the directory where products are installed and WEBLOGIC_EXCHANGE_SERVICE_HOME refers to the directory the WebLogic Exchange Service is installed.

This chapter contains the following sections:

 

Installing the MAPI Subsystem

You can install the MAPI subsystem with the Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003 System Manager. Before installing the MAPI subsystem, be sure the machine satisfies the Windows Domain requirements. For more information, “Windows Domain Requirements” on page 2-2.

Using Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003 System Manager

Perform the following steps to install the WebLogic Exchange Service using the System Manager:

  1. Insert the Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003 Server CD.
  2. Assign the Install action to Microsoft Exchange System Management Tools.
    3. Note: Do not install Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Administrator.
  3. Click Next and choose an installation path.
  4. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  5. Recommended: Install the latest Service Pack of Microsoft Exchange.
  6. Set the Process Rights. For more information see “Setting Process Rights” on page 2-2.

 

Installing the WebLogic Exchange Service

The installation program supports the following methods for installing the WebLogic Exchange Service software:

Graphical Mode

Graphical-mode installation is an interactive, GUI-based method for installing WebLogic Exchange Service. It can be run on both Windows and UNIX systems. For installation procedures, see “Installing Using Graphical-Mode Installation.”

Note: If you want to run graphical-mode installation, the console attached to the machine on which you are installing the software must support a Java-based GUI. All consoles for Windows systems support Java-based GUIs, but not all consoles for UNIX systems do. If you attempt to start the installation program in graphical mode on a system that cannot support a graphical display, the installation program automatically starts console-mode installation.

Console Mode

Console-mode installation is an interactive, text-based method for installing WebLogic Exchange Service, from the command line, on either a UNIX system or a Windows system. For instructions for using this method, see Installing Using Graphical-Mode Installation.

Installing Using Graphical-Mode Installation

Perform the following steps to install the WebLogic Exchange Service using the Graphical-Mode installation.

Start Graphical-Mode Installation

If you are installing WebLogic Exchange Service on a Windows system that supports more than one monitor, you must disable all but one monitor before starting the installation program.

To start the installation in graphical mode on a Windows system:

  1. Log in to the Windows system.
  2. Obtain the WebLogic Exchange Service installer. This installer is available from the WebLogic Portlets for Groupware Integration product bundle and can be found in the following directory:

    3. GROUPWARE_PORTLETS_HOME/service/exchange_service

  3. Go to the directory that contains the installation file and invoke the installation procedure by entering the following command:

    4. java -jar wl_exchange_service_setup-43.jar

    Here, wl_exchange_service_setup-43.jar is the name of the WebLogic Exchange Service installation file.

    Note: To ensure that the hardware/software configuration on which you are installing the product is supported by WebLogic Exchange Service, see the WebLogic Portlets for Groupware Integration Supported Configurations Guide.
  4. Proceed to Running the Installation Program.

Running the Installation Program

The installation program prompts you to enter specific information about your system and configuration. For instructions on responding to the prompts during installation, see Table 1-1.

Table 2-1 Installation Program Prompts
In this window…
Perform the following action…
Welcome
Click Next to proceed with the installation. You may cancel the installation at any time by clicking Exit.
Choose BEA Home Directory
Specify the BEA Home directory that will serve as the central support directory for all Oracle products installed on the target system. If you already have a BEA Home directory on your system, you can select that directory (recommended) or create a new BEA Home directory.
If you choose to create a new directory, the WebLogic Exchange Service installation program automatically creates the directory for you. The files in the BEA Home directory are essential to ensuring that Oracle software operates correctly on your system such as ensuring that licensing works correctly for the installed Oracle products.
Choose Install Type
Select the option button for the type of installation you want to perform:
  • Complete — All the software components provided with ExchangeService, including sample files, are installed on your system.
  • Custom — You select software components to be installed.
Choose Components
This window is displayed only if you selected Custom installation in the Choose Install Type window. Specify the components to be installed by selecting or clearing the appropriate check boxes.
This window displays a tree view of all the components available for installation. In an initial installation, all components are selected.
Choose Product Directory
Specify the directory in which you want to install the WebLogic Exchange Service software and click Next. You can accept the default product directory (BEA_HOME\wlpmapi43) or create a new product directory.
If you choose to create a new directory, the installation program automatically creates the directory for you.
Choose JDK_HOME Directory
Specify the directory in which your JDK is installed.
Choose Shortcut Location
Specify the location for the shortcuts to Oracle product components.
Status
Read the information displayed about Oracle products and services.

Installing Using Console-Mode Installation

Perform the following steps to install the WebLogic Exchange Service using the Console-Mode Installation. You can install on either Windows or UNIX.

Start Console-Mode Installation on Windows

  1. Obtain the WebLogic Exchange Service installer. This installer is available from the WebLogic Portlets for Groupware Integration product bundle and can be found in the following directory:

    2. GROUPWARE_PORTLETS_HOME/service/exchange_service

  2. Open an MS-DOS command prompt window.
  3. Go to the directory that contains the installation file and invoke the installation procedure by entering the following command:

    4. java -jar wl_exchange_service_setup-43.jar -mode=console

    Here, wl_exchange_service_setup-43.jar is the name of the WebLogic Exchange Service installation file.

    Note: To ensure that the hardware/software configuration on which you are installing the product is supported by WebLogic Exchange Service, see the WebLogic Portlets for Groupware Integration Supported Configurations Guide.
  4. Proceed to Running the Console-Mode Installation.

Start Console-Mode Installation on UNIX

  1. Obtain the WebLogic Exchange Service installer. This installer is available from the WebLogic Portlets for Groupware Integration product bundle and can be found in the following directory:

    2. GROUPWARE_PORTLETS_HOME/service/exchange_service

  2. Open a shell window.
  3. Add the bin directory of the appropriate SDK to the beginning of the PATH variable definition on the target system. For example:

    4. PATH=JDK_HOME/bin:$PATH

    export PATH

    JDK_HOME represents the full path to the Java SDK directory.

  4. Go to the directory that contains the installation file and invoke the installation procedure by entering the following command:

    5. java -jar wl_exchange_service_setup-43.jar -mode=console

    Here, wl_exchange_service_setup-XX.jar is the name of the WebLogic Exchange Service installation file.

    Note: To ensure that the hardware/software configuration on which you are installing the product is supported by WebLogic Exchange Service, see the WebLogic Portlets for Groupware Integration Supported Configurations Guide.
  5. Proceed to Running the Console-Mode Installation.

Running the Console-Mode Installation

To complete the console-mode installation process, respond to the prompts in each section by entering the number associated with your choice or by pressing Enter to accept the default. To exit the installation process, enter exit (or x, for short) in response to any prompt. To review or change your selection, enter previous (or p, for short) at the prompt. To proceed to the following window, enter next (or n, for short).

Note: The sample console text and directory pathnames in this section use Windows conventions (backslashes) for pathnames, for example C:\bea\wlpmapi43. When entering pathnames on a UNIX system, use the UNIX convention (forward slashes) in pathnames, for example, /home1/bea/wlpmapi43.

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.

  1. At the Welcome prompt, type next (or n for short) or press Enter to continue with the installation process.

    2. The Choose BEA Home directory prompt is displayed.

  2. Specify the BEA Home directory that will serve as the central support directory for all Oracle products installed on the target system. The installation program displays the following prompt:

    3. Choose BEA Home Directory:
    *BEA home choice
    1¦Create a new BEA Home [C:\bea]
    ->2¦Use an existing BEA Home [D:\beahome1]
    Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

    Note: Instead of typing complete words when you want to enter [Exit], [Previous], and [Next], you can use the following one-letter shortcuts: x, p, and n, respectively.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • To use an existing BEA Home directory, type 2 or next (or n for short), or press Enter. If you have more than one BEA Home directory on your system, an additional prompt will display the directories. Type the number associated with the desired BEA Home directory.
    • To create a new BEA Home directory, type 1, then at the prompt, enter the full path of the BEA Home directory, for example C:\beahome2. If you specify a directory that does not exist, the installation program creates it for you.
  4. Whether you accept the existing 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:

    5. Choose BEA Home Directory:
    --------------------------
    *BEA home choice

    ->1¦Yes, Use this BEA home directory [C:\bea]
    2¦No, return to BEA home directory selection
    Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

  5. 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.
  6. After you have selected your BEA Home directory and confirmed your selection, the Choose Install Type prompt is displayed.
  7. Specify the type of installation you want to perform by entering the number associated with the install type, as shown in the following text:

    8. Choose Install Type:
    --------------------
    ->1¦Complete
    2¦Custom Installation

  8. Do one of the following:
    • Type 1 or press Enter to choose a complete installation.
    • Type 2 to choose a custom installation. The Choose Components prompt is displayed.
  9. Specify the directory in which you want to install the WebLogic Exchange Service software. Select the default product directory (BEA_HOME\wlpmapi43) or create a new product directory. If you specify a new directory, the installation program automatically creates it for you. The choices displayed in this section are as follows:

    10. Choose Product Directory:
    -------------------------
    Product Installation Directory= [C:\bea\wlpmapi43]
    Input new Product Installation Directory OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

  10. Do one of the following:
    • Press Enter or type next (or n for short) to accept the current selection.
    • Enter the full path to the directory in which you want to install the WebLogic Exchange software and press Enter.

12. You are prompted to confirm your selection as shown in the following text:

Choose Product Directory:
-------------------------
->1| Yes, use this product directory [C:\bea\wlpmapi43]
2| No, select another product directory
Enter index number 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.

  1. Specify the JDK_HOME directory where your Java SDK is installed.
  2. Specify the location for the shortcuts to Oracle product components.
  3. Press Enter or type Exit to exit the installation program.

 

Verifying the Installation

Perform the following steps to verify the installation:

  1. Browse to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
  2. Confirm that the Oracle WebLogic Exchange Service is installed.
What's Included

An installation of the the WebLogic Exchange Service includes the following directories:

Directory
Description
WEBLOGIC_EXCHANGE_SERVICE
The WebLogic Exchange Service installation files. For example, c:\bea\wlpmapi43\exchange_service.
WEBLOGIC_EXCHANGE_SERVICE\bin
The WebLogic Exchange Service files and binary executable files.
WEBLOGIC_EXCHANGE_SERVICE\lib
The core WebLogic Exchange Service Java libraries including third-party components.
WEBLOGIC_EXCHANGE_SERVICE\
scripts
Scripts to facilitate starting and stopping the WebLogic Exchange Service Windows Service.


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