Preface

Sun Java Enterprise System Deployment Example Series: Evaluation Scenario describes how to install Sun Java^™ Enterprise System on one computer, establish a set of core shared network services, and use the services that you set up.

Before performing any of the tasks described in this guide, you should read Java Enterprise System Release Notes. Refer to Using the Documentation for descriptions and links to the Java Enterprise System documents.

Who Should Read This Guide

This guide is intended for any evaluator, system administrator, or installation technician who wants to install and evaluate Java Enterprise System.

Using the Documentation

The Java Enterprise System manuals are available as online files in Portable Document Format (PDF) and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) formats. Both formats are readable by assistive technologies for users with disabilities. The Sun documentation web site can be accessed here:

The following table lists tasks and concepts described in the Java Enterprise System documentation. The left column mentions the type of information you might be seeking, the right column indicates the location of the information.

Table 1 Documentation About the System as a Whole
Document	Contents
Java Enterprise System Release Notes http://docs.sun.com/doc/816-6876	Contains the latest information about the Java Enterprise System, including known problems. In addition, component products have their own release notes.
Java Enterprise System Roadmap http://docs.sun.com/doc/817-4715	Provides descriptions of the documentation related to Java Enterprise System. Includes links to the documentation associated with the component products.
Java Enterprise System Technical Overview http://docs.sun.com/doc/817-5085	Introduces technical concepts and terminology used in Java Enterprise System documentation. Describes the Java Enterprise System, its components, and role in supporting distributed enterprise applications. Also covers life-cycle concepts, including an introduction to system deployment.
Java Enterprise System Installation Guide http://docs.sun.com/doc/816-6874	Guides you through the process of installing your Java Enterprise System. Shows you how to select the component products that you want to install, how to configure the component products that you install, and how to verify that the software you install functions properly. Describes how to perform basic administration tasks, including provisioning users and setting up single sign-on.
Java Enterprise System Glossary http://docs.sun.com/doc/816-6873	Defines terms that are used in Java Enterprise System documentation.

Conventions

Table 2 Typeface Conventions
Typeface	Meaning	Examples
AaBbCc123 (Monospace)	API and language elements, HTML tags, web site URLs, command names, file names, directory path names, on-screen computer output, sample code.	Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files. % You have mail.
AaBbCc123 (Monospace bold)	What you type, as contrasted with on-screen computer output.	% su Password:
AaBbCc123 (Italic)	Book titles. New words or terms. Words to be emphasized. Command-line variables to be replaced by real names or values.	Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. The file is located in the is_svr_base/bin directory.

Table 3 Placeholder Conventions
Item	Meaning	Examples
product_base	Placeholder for the directory where the product is installed.	The is_svr_base/bin directory might be /opt/SUNWam/bin.

Table 4 Symbol Conventions
Symbol	Meaning	Notation	Example
[ ]	Contain optional command options.	O[n]	�O4, �O
{ } \|	Contain a set of choices for a required command option. Separates command option choices.	d{y\|n}	�dy
+	Joins simultaneous keystrokes in keyboard shortcuts that are used in a graphical user interface.		Ctrl+A
-	Joins consecutive keystrokes in keyboard shortcuts that are used in a graphical user interface.		Esc-S
>	Indicates menu selection in a graphical user interface.		File > New File > New > Templates

Resources on the Web

The following location contains information about Java Enterprise System and its component products:

Third-party URLs are included in this document to provide additional, related information.



Note	Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party Web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.

How to Report Problems

If you have problems with Java Enterprise System, contact Sun customer support using one of the following mechanisms:

So that we can best assist you in resolving problems, please have the following information available when you contact support:

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. Use the web-based form to provide feedback to Sun:

Please provide the full document title and part number in the appropriate fields. The part number is a seven-digit or nine-digit number that can be found on the title page of the book or at the top of the document. For example, the part number of this Deployment Example Series: Evaluation Scenario is 817-5419-10.

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