Configuring ALBPM Enterprise on J2EE

The following sections describe how to configure the AquaLogic BPM Enterprise core applications. on J2EE. It contains specific procedures for BEA WebLogic Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server.

Before you begin configuring ALBPM Enterprise, ensure that you have reviewed Configuration Overview and Installation Prerequisites to determine what needs to be done before you begin and the order you need to perform the following procedures.

  1. Review Architectural Information See JEE Cluster Architecture. It is important to review this section if you are new to ALBPM.
  2. Review Configuration Prerequisites See Installation Prerequisites. This topic provides information about the required software you must install before using this guide.
  3. Create an Organization If you are configuring AquaLogic BPM in a production environment, you should ensure that you have created and configured your organizational structure before deploying and publishing a project. However, if you are creating a test environment, this is not required.

    See the ALBPM Enterprise Administration Guide for more information on creating an organization.

  4. Configure a Directory Service The directory service is what allows you to connect projects deployed on ALBPM Enterprise with your organization.
  5. Configure your J2EE application server
  6. Configure the Deployer Configuring the Deployer and Deployment Targets
  7. Enable clustering Enabling Clustering
  8. Build and deploy application EAR Files Building and Deploying Application EAR Files
  9. Deploy and Publish your ALBPM project. Deploying and Publishing a New ALBPM Project

  1. Creating a New Directory Service
  2. Configuring WebLogic Server
  3. Configuring WebSphere Application Server
  4. Configuring the Deployer and Deployment Targets
  5. Enabling Clustering
    If you are configuring your ALBPM Enterprise to run within a clustered JEE environment, you must enable clustering using the Process Administrator.
  6. Building and Deploying Application EAR Files
    The ALBPM Process Administrator allows you to create the ALBPM application .ear files and deploy them on your application server.
  7. Deploying and Publishing a New ALBPM Project