Welcome

This book describes how to install and deploy the BEA AquaLogic Interaction Development Kit (IDK) 5.4. It also provides instructions for upgrading to version 5.4 from earlier versions.

How to Use This Book

This guide has been designed to be a quick reference for users with installation experience, while also providing detailed instructions for users installing for the first time.

Audience

This guide is written for the user responsible for custom application development using the AquaLogic Interaction Development Kit (IDK). This user must have strong knowledge of the web application server, development environment, and any other third-party software required for installation.

Organization

Typographical Conventions

Table 1-1 Typographical Conventions
Convention	Typeface	Examples/Notes
File names Folder names Screen elements	bold	Upload Procedures.doc to the portal. The log files are stored in the logs folder. To save your changes, click Apply Changes.
Text you enter Code examples	`computer`	Type `Marketing` as the name of your community.
Variables you enter	`computer with angle brackets (<>)`	Enter the base URL for the Remote Server. For example, `http://<my_computer>/`.

BEA Documentation and Resources

Table 1-2 BEA Documentation and Resources
Resource	Description
Release Notes	These files are written for AquaLogic Interaction Development Kit (IDK) administrators. They include information about new features and known issues in the release. The Release Notes are available on http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/index.html and on the application CD.
AquaLogic Interaction Development Documentation	These pages provide detailed information on development using AquaLogic Interaction development tools, including the BEA AquaLogic Interaction Development Kit (IDK). For details and links to more resources, see the Introduction to ALUI Development.
Developer Guides, Articles, API Documentation, Blogs, Newsgroups, and Sample Code	These resources are provided for developers on the BEA dev2dev site (dev2dev.bea.com). They describe how to build custom applications using AquaLogic User Interaction and how to customize AquaLogic User Interaction products and features.
AquaLogic User Interaction Support Center	The AquaLogic User Interaction Support Center is a comprehensive repository for technical information on AquaLogic User Interaction products. From the Support Center, you can access products and documentation, search knowledge base articles, read the latest news and information, participate in a support community, get training, and find tools to meet most of your AquaLogic User Interaction-related needs. The Support Center encompasses the following communities: Technical Support Center Submit and track support incidents and feature requests, search the knowledge base, access documentation, and download service packs and hotfixes. User Group Visit the User Group section to collaborate with peers and view upcoming meetings. Product Center Download products, read Release Notes, access recent product documentation, and view interoperability information. Developer Center Download developer tools and documentation, get help with your development project, and interact with other developers via BEA's dev2dev Newsgroups. Education Services Find information about available training courses, purchase training credits, and register for upcoming classes. If you do not see the Support Center when you log in to http://support.plumtree.com, contact ALUIsupport@bea.com for the appropriate access privileges.
Technical Support	If you cannot resolve an issue using the above resources, BEA Technical Support is happy to assist. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle all your technical support needs. E-mail: ALUIsupport@bea.com Phone Numbers: U.S.A. +1 866.262.PLUM (7586) or +1 415.263.1696 Europe +44 1494 559127 France +33 1.46.91.86.79 Australia/NZ +61 2.9923.4030 Asia Pacific +61 2.9931.7822 Singapore +1 800.1811.202