Preparing for Installation

• Select the system(s) that will host NetBeans.

• Ensure that each system that you select meets the system requirements for GlassFish ESB. For more information on resource requirements, see Before You Install.

JDK and JAVA_HOME

The Java Development Kit (JDK) must be installed, and the JAVA_HOME environment variable must be set, on the computer on which you install GlassFish ESB prior to beginning the installation. Different operating systems require different JDK. To determine which JDK you need, see the GlassFish ESB installation documentation for GUI installation and CLI installation.