Evaluation Example

An evaluation installation is generally considered a quick trial deployment. This example uses the graphical interface, custom installation, and the Configure Automatically During Installation type When you are presented with configuration pages, you accept defaults wherever possible.

This example installs all the Java ES components. Because Web Server is used as the web container, Application Server is not installed.

To Develop a Sequence for Java ES Evaluation

1. Check the installation sequence guidelines.

   Check which guidelines apply to this example and make adjustments as needed. Refer to Table 2–1.

2. Check the installation prerequisites.

   Check which tasks you might need to perform for this installation before starting. Refer to Table 1–1.

3. Start the Java ES graphical installer.

4. Choose the type of installation, select Custom.

   The Java ES installer provides two types of installation:

   Default

   Select and configures all products automatically with Web Server as the web container

   Custom

   Enables selection of Java ES components

5. Select the Configure Automatically During Installation type.

   Messages indicate which Java ES components cannot be configured during installation.

6. At component selection, select Install All.

   The installer verifies software on your host and provides guidance if incompatibilities are identified.

7. Verify installation directories.

8. Accept configuration defaults when they are offered.

9. View the Installation Summary and Log.

10. Complete postinstallation configuration.

    Chapter 5, Completing Postinstallation Configuration contains instructions for postinstallation configuration.

11. Start the Java ES components.