Using the Java CAPS 6 Installation CLI

Overview of CLI Installations

Before beginning the installation, read Planning for Java CAPS Installation, which contains information that is necessary for you to complete a successful installation of Java CAPS such as supported platforms, operating system limitations, and parameter definitions. You can use a command–line installation script on any of the supported operating systems by first setting the configuration properties file and then invoking the installation script.

The command–line installation installs any or all of the Suite components. For a complete list of the components installed by default, see Overview of the Installation Process in Planning for Java CAPS Installation . The installation process also installs Sun Uninstaller software.

Java CAPS does not support:

Spaces in the installation directory path
Command-line installations on Macintosh systems

You can specify three types of installations with the command-line syntax:

JavaCAPS.bin [-i {silent | gui | console} ] [-help] [-f filename]

The –i options are:

silent – A script installation with set options described in this guide. This mode requires a properties file.
gui – An interactive installation with graphical interface. If you run the command with the -i gui option, the installation will be similar to a standard GUI installation. See Using the Java CAPS 6 Installation GUI for information on using the GUI installer.
console – An interactive text console installation

Note –

If you run the command-line installation executable file without setting any options, the Java CAPS GUI Installer will launch.

You do not have to install all components at the same time. You can install additional Java CAPS products and components at any time after completing the initial installation by setting the configuration properties file and then invoking the command–line installation script to install specific items or by running the Java CAPS Uploader followed by the NetBeans Update Center.

You must have the JDK software installed and JAVA_HOME set prior to installing Java CAPS; otherwise, the Installer will halt the installation. See Installing the JDK Software and Setting JAVA_HOME.