Before you run the installer, make sure the system on which you are installing meets the following requirements:
The system must meet the Java ES hardware, operating system, and patch requirements, which are listed in the Java Enterprise System Release Notes at http://download.oracle.com/817-5503. Patches are available at http://sunsolve.sun.com. The Java ES installer checks the system for these requirements, but you might find it easier to check the system before you begin.
You must run the installer as root. Ensure that you have root access to the system on which you are installing Java ES.
The installation procedures are for a system that is running a the SolarisTM 9 Operating System. If you install on the Solaris 8 Operating System, some path names will vary slightly from those shown in the instructions.