Contents for 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