Sun Java Enterprise System 2005Q1 Deployment Example Series: Evaluation Scenario

Preface

Java Enterprise System Deployment Example Series: Evaluation Scenario describes how to install Sun JavaTM Enterprise System (Java ES) on one system, establish a set of core, shared, network services, and set up user accounts that can access the services that you establish.

Who Should Use This Book

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

This guide assumes you are familiar with the following:

Before You Read This Book

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

How This Book Is Organized

This book contains background information on designing the evaluation solution and detailed procedures for installing and configuring the evaluation solution. This book is organized in the following chapters:

Chapter 1, Evaluation Scenario Overview describes the goals of the Java ES evaluation and the use cases that are the basis of the evaluation solution.

Chapter 2, The Architecture is a high-level technical description of a Java ES solution that implements the evaluation use cases and demonstrates Java ES product features.

Chapter 3, The Deployment Specifications comprise a detailed technical description of the of the evaluation solution.

Chapter 4, The Installation and Configuration Plan lists the values that you use to install and configure the evaluation solution.

Chapter 5, Installing the Components contains detailed procedures for installing the evaluation solution.

Chapter 6, Configuring and Verifying the Components contains detailed procedures for continuing the configuration of the evaluation solution and verifying the configuration.

Chapter 7, User Management for the Evaluation Solution contains detailed procedures for completing the configuration of the LDAP directory used in the evaluation solution and creating an end user account for testing.

Chapter 8, Configuring and Using Single Sign-On contains detailed procedures for configuring the evaluation solution for single sign-on and verifying that the entire solution is functioning correctly.

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes that are used in this book.

Table P–1 Typographic Conventions

Typeface or Symbol 

Meaning 

Example 

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output 

Edit your .login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

machine_name% you have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output 

machine_name% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Command-line placeholder: replace with a real name or value 

The command to remove a file is rm filename.

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized 

Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide.

Perform a patch analysis.

Do not save the file.

[Note that some emphasized items appear bold online.] 

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.

Table P–2 Shell Prompts

Shell 

Prompt 

C shell prompt 

machine_name%

C shell superuser prompt 

machine_name#

Bourne shell and Korn shell prompt 

$

Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser prompt 

#

Symbol Conventions

The following tables describes the symbols that are used in this book.

Table P–3 Symbol Conventions

Symbol 

Description 

Example 

Meaning 

[ ]

Contains optional command options. 

ls [-l]

The -l option is not required.

{ | }

Contains a set of choices for a required command option. 

-d {y|n}

The -d option requires that you use either the y argument or the n argument.

Joins simultaneous multiple keystrokes. 

Control-A 

Press the Control key while you press the A key. 

Joins consecutive multiple keystrokes. 

Ctrl+A+N 

Press the Control key, release it, and then press the subsequent keys. 

Indicates menu item selection in a graphical user interface. 

File > New > Templates 

From the File menu, choose New. From the New submenu, choose Templates. 

Related Documentation

The docs.sun.comSM web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the docs.sun.com archive or search for a specific book title or subject. Books 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 URL is http://docs.sun.com.

The Java Enterprise System documentation includes information about the system as a whole and information about its components. The URL for the Java ES documentation set is http://docs.sun.com/prod/entsys.05q4. The Java Enterprise System Documentation Roadmap describes the documentation of the individual system components. Documentation for each component is also available at http://docs.sun.com.

The following table lists the system manuals in the Java ES documentation set. The left column provides the title and part number URL of each document and the right column describes the general contents of the document.

Table P–4 Java Enterprise System Documentation

Document 

Contents 

Java Enterprise System Release Notes http://download.oracle.com/819-2329

Contains the latest information about Java Enterprise System, including known problems. In addition, components have their own release notes. 

Java Enterprise System Documentation Roadmap http://download.oracle.com/819-2327

Provides descriptions of all documentation related to Java Enterprise System, both as a system and for the individual components. 

Java Enterprise System Technical Overview http://download.oracle.com/819-2330

Introduces the technical and conceptual foundations of Java Enterprise System. Describes components, architecture, processes, and features. 

Java Enterprise System Deployment Planning Guide http://download.oracle.com/819-2326

Provides an introduction to planning and designing enterprise deployment solutions based on Java Enterprise System. Presents basic concepts and principles of deployment planning and design, discusses the solution life cycle, and provides high-level examples and strategies to use when planning solutions based on Java Enterprise System. 

Java Enterprise System User Management Guide http://download.oracle.com/819-2332

Helps you plan, deploy, and manage information about the users of your Java Enterprise System solution. Complements the Java Enterprise System Deployment Planning Guide by describing user management issues in each phase of the solution life cycle.

Java Enterprise System Deployment Example Series: Evaluation Scenario http://download.oracle.com/819-0059

Describes how to install Java Enterprise System on one system, establish a set of core, shared, and networked services, and set up user accounts that can access the services that you establish. 

Java Enterprise System Installation Guide http://download.oracle.com/819-2328

Guides you through the process of installing Java Enterprise System for the Solaris Operating System or the Linux operating system. Shows how to select components to install, how to configure those components after installation, and how to verify that the configured components function properly. 

Java Enterprise System Upgrade and Migration Guide http://download.oracle.com/819-2331

Provides the information and instructions to upgrade Java Enterprise System for the Solaris Operating System or the Linux operating environment. 

Java Enterprise System Glossary http://download.oracle.com/816-6873

Defines terms that are used in Java Enterprise System documentation. 

Accessing Sun Resources Online

For information about purchasing Java Enterprise System, go to http://www.sun.com/software/javaenterprisesystem/index.html.

For professional services, patches and support, additional developer information, and other product downloads, go to the following online resources:

Contacting Sun Technical Support

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in the product documentation, go to http://www.sun.com/service/contacting.

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