Installing WebLogic Platform

Preparing to Install WebLogic Platform

About BEA WebLogic Platform Installation

WebLogic Express Support

WebLogic Server Process Edition Support

Installation

Licensing

WebLogic Platform ISV Edition Support

Installation

Licensing

Installation Methods

WebLogic Platform Software Components

WebLogic Server

WebLogic Workshop

WebLogic Integration

Installing the TIBCO Rendezvous Control and Event Generator Subcomponent

WebLogic Portal

WebLogic Platform Samples and Utilities

BEA JRockit SDK

Dependencies Between Installable Components

WebLogic Platform Distribution Methods

Web Distribution

CD-ROM Distribution

Web Distribution of Service Packs and Rolling Patches

Installation Prerequisites

System Requirements

Temporary Disk Space Requirements

Administrator Privileges

Licensing and Encryption

About 128-Bit Encryption

Choosing a Type of Installation

Complete Installation

Custom Installation

Installing the Node Manager as a Windows Service

Selecting Directories for the WebLogic Platform Installation

Choosing a BEA Home Directory

Understanding the Functions of the BEA Home Directory

Creating Multiple BEA Home Directories

Choosing a Product Installation Directory

Generating a Verbose Installation Log

Syntax

Where to Find Upgrade Information

About Smart Update

Installing WebLogic Platform Using Graphical-Mode Installation

Before You Start

Starting the Installation Program in Graphical Mode on Windows Platforms

Starting the Installation Program in Graphical Mode on UNIX Platforms

Starting Graphical-Mode Installation for .bin Installation Files

Starting Graphical-Mode Installation for .jar Installation Files

Running the Installation Program

What's Next?

Installing WebLogic Platform Using Console-Mode Installation

Before You Start

Starting Console-Mode Installation on Windows Systems

Starting Console-Mode Installation on UNIX Systems

Starting Console-Mode Installation for .bin Installation Files

Starting Console-Mode Installation for .jar Installation Files

Running Console-Mode Installation

What's Next?

Installing WebLogic Platform Using Silent-Mode Installation

What Is Silent-Mode Installation?

Before You Start

Using Silent-Mode Installation: Main Steps

Important Considerations for Silent-Mode Installation

Creating a Silent-Mode Installation Template File

Guidelines for Component Selection

Sample Template File for Silent-Mode Installation

Starting the Silent-Mode Installation Process on a Windows System

Starting the Silent-Mode Installation Process on a UNIX System

Starting Silent-Mode Installation for .bin Installation Files

Starting Silent-Mode Installation for .jar Installation Files

Returning Exit Codes to the Console

What's Next?

Performing Post-Installation Tasks

Using QuickStart

Using an Alternate Database

Using the TIBCO Rendezvous Event Generator

Determining Which SDK Version You Are Using

Understanding the WebLogic Platform Windows Shortcuts

Understanding the WebLogic Platform Product Directory Structure

Installing and Updating WebLogic Platform License Files

About WebLogic Platform Licenses

Updating Your license.bea File

Important Considerations for Updating Your license.bea File

Updating license.bea Using the UpdateLicense Utility

Replacing Your license.bea File

Upgrading Licenses from Previous WebLogic Platform Releases

Installing Licenses for Use with Promotional CD Distributions

Installing Service Packs and Rolling Patches

About Service Packs and Rolling Patches

Important Note If You Use the Node Manager in a Clustered Environment

Installing Service Packs and Rolling Patches Using Smart Update

Installing Service Packs and Rolling Patches Using a Downloadable Upgrade Installer

Using the Upgrade Installer in Graphical Mode

Using the Upgrade Installer in Console Mode

Using the Upgrade Installer in Silent Mode

Creating a Silent-Mode Upgrade Installation XML File

Sample Template File for Silent-Mode Upgrade Installation

Uninstalling Maintenance Upgrades Using Smart Update

Upgrading Web Server Plug-Ins

Uninstalling WebLogic Platform

About the Uninstallation Program

Uninstalling Service Packs and Rolling Patches

Uninstalling WebLogic Platform in Graphical Mode

Uninstalling WebLogic Platform in Console Mode

Uninstalling WebLogic Platform in Silent Mode

Uninstalling a Service Pack or Rolling Patch in Graphical Mode

Uninstalling a Service Pack or Rolling Patch in Console Mode

Reinstalling WebLogic Platform