# Installing WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server

# Introduction and Roadmap

The following sections describe the audience for and organization of this document:

- Document Scope and Audience
- Guide to This Document
- Related Documentation

## Document Scope and Audience

This document describes how to install the WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server software on Windows and Linux platforms, and how to perform the initial RFID Enterprise Server configuration. (For Solaris and HP-UX installations, use the Linux instructions.)

The intended audience is system administrators who will install, configure, and administer the WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server product. The instructions in this manual assume that you have administrative experience with the platform on which you will install the software, and some understanding of RFID technology.

## Guide to This Document

This document is organized as follows:

- This chapter, Introduction and Roadmap, describes the scope of this document and related information.
- Preparing for Your Installation, provides the basic information you need to know before installing your BEA software.
- Starting the Installation Program, describes how to start the installation program in graphical and console modes on Windows and Linux platforms.
- Running the Installation Program in Graphical Mode, describes how to install your BEA software on Windows and Linux platforms by using a Java-based graphical user interface (GUI).
- Running the Installation Program in Console Mode, discusses how to install your BEA software on Windows and Linux platforms by using a text-based interface.
- Installing and Updating License Files, describes available license types and explains how to update your license file.
- Post-Installation Information, provides information on common post-installation tasks, such as running the Configuration Wizard, testing the installation, and backing up and restoring an Enterprise Server.
- Configuring WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server, provides specific procedures for configuring RFID Enterprise Server features; for example, database initialization and performance tuning.
- Uninstalling the Software, provides procedures for uninstalling your BEA software in graphical and console modes.

## Related Documentation

This manual is part of the WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server documentation set, which includes the following documents and online help:

- WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server Product Overview provides an overview of the WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server components and architecture.
- Installing WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server describes how to install and configure WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server.
- Understanding the Event, Master Data, and Data Exchange Services describes the services that implement the EPC Information Services (EPCIS).
- Query Subscription Administration Console Online Help describes how to create and manage subscriptions: queries that run at specified times and send results to specific destinations.
- Master Data Administration Console Online Help describes how to create and work with master data types and master data entries.
- Generating WebLogic RFID Enterprise Server Reports describes how to use the RFID Enterprise Server Reporting Service to display predefined RFID reports in a Web browser.
- Edge Server Administration Console Online Help describes how to use the RFID Edge Server Administration Console to view and manage RFID Edge Servers in the enterprise.
- Using the Serial Number Assignment Service describes how to use the RFID Enterprise Server Serial Number Assignment service to provide pools of RFID serial numbers for assigning to EPC tags.
- Using the Telemetry Console Extension describes how to use the Telemetry Console Extension for graphically presenting real-time Edge Server and RFID device telemetry data. The Telemetry Console Extension is part of the RFID Edge Server Administration Console.
- Release Notes lists known problems and workarounds in this release of the RFID Enterprise Server.