Preparing for Installation

When preparing to install Java CAPS you must consider the computer systems on which you plan to the Suite components, along with gathering important information that you must decide upon before performing the installation.

What Must Be Determined Before You Start the Installation Process

• Select the system that will host the Repository.

• Select the system(s) that will serve as Domains. It is possible for the same system to serve both as a Repository and a Domain. Whether you decide to do this depends on the requirements of your installation. Contact Sun Support if you need assistance making this determination.

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

• Determine which add-on applications you require.

• Ensure that each system that you select meets the system requirements for Java CAPS. For more information on resource requirements, see System Requirements.

What Information is Required Before You Start the Installation Process

• The default Java CAPS “Administrator” password for Windows installations. For more information see Default “Administrator” User Name.

• The name of each system where a Repository or Domain will be installed. For more information see Repository Names and User Names.

• Confirmation that you have 10 consecutive ports available for the Repository installation (the default is 12000–12009). You will need the base port number later when you connect to the Repository.

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  Make sure that the port number is not in use. To determine which ports are in use, type: netstat —a | find port_number.

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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 Java CAPS prior to beginning the installation. This is required to perform the installation and for Java CAPS utilities, such as Enterprise Manager Command-Line Client and Command Line Code Generation, to function correctly. Different operating systems require different JDK. To determine which JDK you need, see Installing JDK and Setting JAVA_HOME in Using the Java CAPS 6 Installation CLI or Installing JDK and Setting JAVA_HOME in Using the Java CAPS 6 Installation GUI.

Upgrading to 6

The process of upgrading to Release 6 is new and is different from the previous upgrading process. Beginning with Release 6, you no longer perform an in-place installation. Instead, install Java CAPS 6 in a new directory, and then import your Projects from previous releases.

When upgrading from previous releases of Java CAPS to release 6:

• Install Java CAPS in a new directory.

• Export your Projects and Environments from the earlier release of Java CAPS

• Import your Projects and Environments into release 6 using the NetBeans IDE Update Center

For instructions on how to complete a successful upgrade see Upgrading to Java CAPS 6.