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Sun Java System RFID Software 3.0 Installation Guide

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Contents

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1. Introduction to the Sun Java System RFID Software

Introduction to RFID Technology

RFID System Architecture

Infrastructure Technologies

RFID Software Description

RFID Event Manager

RFID Information Server

2. Preparing for Installation of the RFID Software

Overview of the Installation Process

Verifying Installation Readiness

Migrating the Database Tables From Version 2.0 to Version 3.0 Database Schema

Getting the RFID Software and the RFID Documentation

Deciding Which RFID Software Modules to Install

RFID Software Installation Scenarios

3. Installing the RFID Event Manager (UNIX)

Selecting the Installation Type

Using the Typical Installation Option

Using the Custom Installation Option

Creating a Distributed RFID Software Installation

Installing the RFID Event Manager (UNIX)

Troubleshooting During RFID Event Manager Installation

4. Installing the RFID Management Console (UNIX)

Requirements for Installing the RFID Management Console

Installing the RFID Management Console (UNIX)

Configuring Your Application Server for Use With the RFID Management Console

Enabling Database Communication With Your Application Server

Updating the Application Server Policy File

Setting Up the Database for the RFID Management Console (UNIX)

Starting the RFID Management Console (UNIX)

5. Installing and Configuring the RFID Information Server (UNIX)

Requirements for Installing the RFID Information Server (UNIX)

Installing the JDBC Drivers

Installing the RFID Information Server (UNIX)

Configuring Your Application Server for RFID Information Server (UNIX)

Defining Valid Users for RFID Information Server

Understanding Users, Groups, Roles, and Realms

Authenticating Users

Authorizing Users

Setting Up Database Tables for RFID Information Server (UNIX)

Verifying the RFID Information Server Installation

6. Installing the RFID Software (Microsoft Windows)

Installing the RFID Event Manager (Microsoft Windows)

Requirements for RFID Event Manager Installation (Microsoft Windows)

Installing the RFID Management Console (Microsoft Windows)

Requirements for Installing the RFID Management Console

Setting Up the Database for the RFID Management Console (Microsoft Windows)

Installing the RFID Information Server (Microsoft Windows)

Requirements for Installing the RFID Information Server (Microsoft Windows)

Setting Up the Database for the RFID Information Server (Microsoft Windows)

7. Uninstalling RFID Software

Uninstalling RFID Event Manager (UNIX)

Uninstalling RFID Information Server (UNIX)

Uninstalling RFID Management Console (UNIX)

Uninstalling RFID Software Modules (Microsoft Windows)

A. RFID Software Scripts (UNIX)

B. RFID Software Logs

Adjusting Log Levels

Adjusting Rio Logging

C. RFID Software Installation Directory Structure