# Installing WebLogic RFID Edge Server

# Running the Installation Program in Console Mode

The following sections describe how to run the installation program in console mode:

- Running the Installation Program
- What's Next?

## Running the Installation Program

Start the installation program in console mode as described in Starting in Console Mode.

Respond to the prompts in each section by entering the number associated with your choice or by pressing Enter to accept the default. To exit the installation process, enter `exit` (or `x`) in response to any prompt. To review or change your selection, enter `previous` (or `p`) at the prompt. To proceed to the following window, enter next (or `n`).

Note: | In the sample console text and directory pathnames provided in this section, Windows conventions (such as backslashes in pathnames) are used; for example, `C:\bea\rfid_edge20`. When entering pathnames on a Linux system, be sure to use UNIX conventions instead. For example, use forward slashes in pathnames, such as `/home/bea/rfid_edge20`.

The following procedure steps you through the installation program. Use this procedure after you have started the installation program in console mode, as described in Starting the Installation Program.

1. At the `Welcome` prompt, type press Enter to continue.
2. Read the BEA Systems License Agreement and indicate your acceptance or rejection of its terms:

- Type `1` to indicate your agreement with the terms of the license and proceed with the installation. To review the entire agreement, press Enter or type `Down` several times. Type `Up` to scroll back through sections previously displayed.
- Type `2` if you do not agree with the terms of the license. If you type `2`, the installation process terminates.

3. At the `Choose BEA Home Directory` prompt, specify the BEA Home directory that will serve as the central support directory for all WebLogic RFID Edge Server software installed on the target system. For details about the BEA Home directory, see Choosing a BEA Home Directory.

One of the following is displayed on your system:

- If you have existing BEA Home directories on your system, a list of the directories is displayed, as shown in the following example:

    Choose BEA Home Directory:
    --------------------------

     ->1¦* Create a new BEA Home
       2¦C:\bea
       3¦C:\bea_prod
       4¦C:\bea_qa

    Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

Type the number associated with the desired BEA Home directory, or create a new BEA Home directory by pressing Enter.

- If no BEA Home directories reside on your system, or if you chose to create a new BEA Home, the installation program displays the following prompt:

    Choose BEA Home Directory:
    --------------------------

        "BEA Home" = [Use default "C:\bea]

    Input BEA Home OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

Do one of the following:

- To use the default BEA Home directory, type `n` or press Enter.
- To create a new BEA Home directory, enter the full path of the BEA Home directory, for example `C:\beahome2`. If you specify a directory that does not exist, the installation program creates it for you.

The installation program displays the BEA Home directory you have specified, as shown in the following example:

    Choose BEA Home Directory:
    --------------------------

        "BEA Home" = [C:\beahome2]

    Select Option:
        1 - Input BEA Home
        2 - Use default [C:\bea]

    Enter option number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

On the command line, press Enter or type `n` to accept your selection. Otherwise, type `1` or `p` to return to the Choose BEA Home Directory panel, where you can modify your entry; or type `2` to use the default BEA Home directory.

4. After you have selected your BEA Home directory and confirmed your selection, type `Next` or press Enter. One of the following occurs:

- If you are adding components to an existing installation, the `Choose Components to install` panel is displayed. Go to step 6.
- If you are performing an initial installation, the `Choose Install Type` prompt is displayed. Go to step 5.

5. Specify the type of installation you want to perform by entering the number associated with the install type:

    Choose Install Type:
    --------------------
    Select the type of installation you wish to perform.
     ->1¦Complete
        ¦    Install the complete BEA RFID Edge Server, including:
        ¦Edge Server Administration Console Reader Simulator Sample Code
        ¦RFID Product Documentation

       2¦Custom
        ¦ Choose software components to install and perform optional      configuration.

    Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

Do one of the following:

- Press Enter to choose a Complete installation. Proceed to step 7.
- Type `2` to choose a Custom installation. The `Choose Components to install` prompt is displayed. Proceed to step 6.

For more information about complete and custom installations, see Choosing the Type of Installation.

6. Select the components you want to install. The available components are displayed as follows:

    Choose Components to install:
    -----------------------------

        Release 2.1.0.0
        +----Common Component [1]
        |    +-----Shared Component [1.1]

        +----RFID Edge Server [2]
             +----Edge Server [2.1]
             +----Administration Console [2.2]
             +----Reader Simulator [2.3]
             +----Sample Code [2.4]
             +----RFID Product Documentation [2.5]

    Enter number exactly as it appears in brackets to toggle selection OR
    [Exit][Previous][Next]>

In an initial installation, all components are selected by default as indicated by the `x` (Linux systems) or check mark (Windows systems) at the end of each line. Selected components will be installed on your system. To deselect a component, type the numeric code for it on the command line, exactly as it appears within the brackets. For example, if you do not want to install the Sample Code, type `2.4` on the command line.

The word `Installed` is shown in brackets for any components you have already installed on your system.

When you are finished selecting components, press Enter or type or `n`.

7. At the `Choose Product Directory` prompt, specify the directory in which you want to install the software. You can accept the default product directory (`BEA_HOME\rfid_edge20`) or create a new product directory.

Note: | If you are adding components to an existing installation, you are prompted to confirm the product installation directory.

If you specify a new directory, the installation program automatically creates it for you.

The following example shows the choices displayed in this section:

    Choose Product Directory:
    -------------------------
    Product Installation Directory= [Use default C:\beahome2\rfid_edge20]

    Input Product Installation Directory OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

Do one of the following:

- Press Enter to accept the current selection.
- Enter the full path to the directory in which you want to install the software, and press Enter.

You are prompted to confirm your selection as shown in the following text:

    Choose Product Directory:
    -------------------------
       ->1| Yes, use this product directory [C:\beahome2\rfid_edge20]
         2| No, select another product directory

    Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

Verify that your entry is correct, then type `1` or press Enter to proceed with the installation. Otherwise, type `2` to return to the `Choose Product Directory` panel, where you can modify your entry.

8. Specify the folder in which you want to create the Start menu shortcuts. Select the All Users folder or the local user's folder, as shown in the following sample text:

    Choose Shortcut Location:
    -------------------------
    *The installer creates shortcuts to BEA components, samples, and tools.
    *As a user with administrative privileges, you can specify where these
    *shortcuts are created.

     ->1¦"All Users" Start menu folder> (recommended)
        ¦If a user without administrative privileges uses the BEA
        ¦Configuration Wizard in this installation to create domains, the user
        ¦may have to create Start menu shortcuts manually. Refer to the
        ¦documentation for more information.
       2¦Local user's Start Menu folder
        ¦Select this option if you need to ensure that other profiles
        ¦registered on this machine will not have access to these shortcuts.

    Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

Do one of the following:

- Type `1` or press Enter to create Start menu shortcuts in the All Users folder. This provides all users registered on the machine with access to the installed software. However, only users with Administrator privileges can create shortcuts in the All Users folder. Users can manually create shortcuts in their local Start menu folders, if desired.
- Type 2 to create shortcuts in your local user's Start menu folder. If you do so, other users registered on this machine will not have access to the Start menu entries for this installation.

You are prompted to confirm your selection:

    Choose Shortcut Location:
    -------------------------
    *The installer creates shortcuts to BEA components, samples, and tools.
    *As a user with administrative privileges, you can specify where these
    *shortcuts are created.

     ->1¦"All Users" Start menu folder> (recommended)
        ¦If a user without administrative privileges uses the BEA
        ¦Configuration Wizard in this installation to create domains, the
        ¦user may have to create Start menu shortcuts manually. Refer to
        ¦the documentation for more information.

       2¦Go back to the previous screen and make another choice.

    Enter index number to select OR [Exit][Previous][Next]>

Type `1` or press Enter to proceed with the installation. Otherwise, type `2` to return to the previous panel, where you can modify your entry.

After you verify your selection, the installation program begins copying the components you specified to your system.

Note: | It is normal for the installation program to pause for a fairly long time, especially toward the end. The installation program is still working when this occurs.

When the installation is complete, a Congratulations message is displayed.

9. Press Enter or type `Exit` to exit the installation program.

## What's Next?

Run the Configuration Wizard after the product installer has completed. See Running the Configuration Wizard.

By default, WebLogic RFID Edge Server uses the evaluation license file installed in the BEA Home directory so that you can start using the product immediately. For instructions on updating the license file, see Installing and Updating License Files.

For additional post-installation information, see Post-Installation Information.