Downloading and installing WebLogic Server

If you are not installing IAS on the same server as Endeca Server, then you need to download and install WebLogic Server.

1. To download the WebLogic Server installation package:
   1. Go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/weblogic/downloads/wls-for-dev-1703574.html.
   2. Under Oracle WebLogic Server Previous Releases, expand the list for Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.
   3. Download the Generic version of the installer (wls1036_generic.jar).
      
2. From a command prompt, navigate to the directory where you placed wls1036_generic.jar.
3. To launch the installer, issue the following command:

   java -jar wls1036_generic.jar

   The Welcome page of the installation wizard is displayed.

   
   
   
4. On the Welcome page, click Next.
5. On the Choose Middleware Home Directory page:
   1. Click the Create a new Middleware Home radio button.
   2. Accept the default location for the Middleware Home Directory.
   3. Click Next.
   
6. To bypass the Register for Security Updates page:
   1. Click Next without entering an email address.
   2. On the Email Address Not Specified dialog, click Yes.
   3. On the Are You Sure? dialog, click Yes.
   4. On the Connection failed dialog, check the I wish to remain uninformed of security issues in my configuration or the machine has no Internet access checkbox, then click Continue.
      
      
      
7. On the Choose Install Type page, click the Custom, then click Next.
   
8. On the Choose Products and Components page, check the following products, then click Next:
   • Core Application Server
   • Administration Console
   • Configuration Wizard and Upgrade Framework
   • Evaluation Database

   
   
   
9. On the JDK Selection page, verify that the JDK you installed is selected. If it is, click Next. If that version of the JDK is not selected:
   1. Under Local JDK, click Browse.
   2. Browse to and select the directory that contains the JDK. For example, C:\Java\jdk1.6.0_43\ or $HOME/Oracle/Endeca/jdk1.6.0_43)

      The Local JDK section updates to display the selected JDK with a checked box next to it.

      
      
      
   3. Click Next.
10. On the Choose Product Installation Directories page, accept the default installation directory, then click Next.
    
11. If the Install Windows Service page displays, click the No, then click Next.
    
12. If the Choose Shortcut Location page displays, click a radio button to select the location of the Windows shortcut, then click Next.
    
13. On the Installation Summary page, verify that you are installing the correct products, then click Next.
    
14. On the Installation Complete page, uncheck Run Quickstart, then click Done.
    

    For Windows, an Oracle WebLogic shortcut is created in the Start Menu.