# Installing WebLogic RFID Enterprise 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_enterprise20`. 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_enterprise20`.

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 Enterprise Server software installed on the target system.

Note: | Select an existing BEA Home directory that contains an instance of WebLogic Server 9.2. Although you can select option 1, you cannot create a new BEA Home.

For details about the BEA Home directory, see Choosing a BEA Home Directory.

    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.

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

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

        "BEA Home" = [C:\bea]

    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.

The screen displays two install types: Complete and Custom. Select Complete because the installation will install all components whether you select Complete or Custom. Component selection and domain configuration is performed using the Configuration Wizard.

    Choose Install Type:
    --------------------

    Select the type of installation you wish to perform.

     ->1¦Complete
        ¦  Install the following software components and examples:
        ¦ - RFID Enterprise Server

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

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

Select option 1.

5. 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_enterprise20`) or create a new product 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:\bea\rfid_enterprise20"]

    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:\bea\rfid_enterprise20]
         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.

6. 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:
    -------------------------
      *Are you sure you wish to create the shortcuts in the selected location?

      *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.

     ->1¦Yes.
       2¦No, 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.

    Installing files..

    0%          25%          50%          75%          100%

    [------------|------------|------------|------------]

    [***

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

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

## What's Next?

By default, WebLogic RFID Enterprise 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, such as using the Configuration Wizard, see Post-Installation Information.