Contents

Preface

Purpose of This Document

Who Should Read This Document

How This Document Is Organized

Documentation Conventions

Related Documentation

M3 Documentation

BEA Publications

Other Publications

Contact Information

Documentation Support

Customer Support

1. Preparing to Install the M3 Software

Checking Your Package

Hardware and Software Prerequisites

For UNIX Systems

For Microsoft Windows NT, 95, and 98 Systems

Managing Files and Databases

Assigning File Ownership on UNIX Systems

Allocating Disk Space

Selecting Directories for the M3 Files

For All Platforms

For All Server Platforms Supporting the BEA Administration Console

Selecting an Administrative Password

Configuring the M3 System for Microsoft Windows NT

Configuring the UNIX Operating System for the M3 Software

Semaphores

Message Queues and Messages

Shared Memory

Other Kernel Tuning Parameters

Calculating IPC Requirements

2. Installation on Microsoft Windows NT, 95, and 98 Systems

Platforms Supported

Installing the M3 Software on Microsoft Windows NT Systems

Preinstallation Consideration: Backing Up Files

Microsoft Windows NT Installation Procedure

Setting Microsoft Windows NT Environment Variables

Installing the M3 Software Product License After You Install the M3 Software

Running Simpapp to Verify the M3 Software Installation on Microsoft Windows NT

Installing the M3 Software on Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 Systems

Removing (Uninstalling) the M3 Software from Your System

3. Installation on UNIX Systems

Platforms Supported

Installing the M3 Software on UNIX Systems

Preinstallation Consideration: Backing Up Files

UNIX Installation Procedure

Installing the M3 Software License After You Install the M3 Software

Running Simpapp to Verify the M3 Software Installation

Removing (Uninstalling) the M3 Software from Your System

4. BEA Administration Console Startup

System Requirements

Platforms Supported

Hardware Requirements

Operating System Requirements

Browser Requirements

Setting Up Your Environment

Starting tuxwsvr

Starting wlisten

Starting the BEA Administration Console

5. Postinstallation Considerations

Configuring the M3 System for Microsoft Windows NT

Accessing the Control Panel Applet

Accessing Machines on a Network

Modifying Environment Variables

Directing M3 Messages to the Microsoft Windows NT Event Log

Configuring tlisten Processes to Start Automatically

Maximizing System Performance

Setting Up Your Environment on UNIX Systems

Editing a UBBCONFIG File

Verifying IPC Requirements

Creating the Universal Device List and TLOG

Creating the UDL

Creating the TLOG

Starting the tlisten Process on UNIX Systems

Using the TYPE Parameter in the UBBCONFIG File

Important Consideration About the Browser Installed with the Help System

A. Platform Data Sheets

Supported Platforms

Digital UNIX Version 4.0d on DEC Alpha

Available BEA M3 Version 2.2 Packages

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Network Requirements

Disk Space Requirements

Mounting and Unmounting the CD

Tuning Parameters

HP-UX Version 10.20 and 11.0 on HP 9000 Series 800

Available BEA M3 Version 2.2 Packages

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Network Requirements

Disk Space Requirements

Mounting and Unmounting the CD

Tuning Parameters

IBM-AIX Version 4.2.1 on RS/6000 and SP2

Available BEA M3 Version 2.2 Packages

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Network Requirements

Disk Space Requirements

Mounting and Unmounting the CD

Tuning Parameters

Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 on Intel

Available BEA M3 Version 2.2 Packages

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Network Requirements

Disk Space Requirements

Tuning Parameters

Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 on DEC Alpha

Available BEA M3 Version 2.2 Packages

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Network Requirements

Disk Space Requirements

Tuning Parameters

Microsoft Windows 95 and 98

Available BEA M3 Version 2.2 Packages

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Network Requirements

Disk Space Requirements

Solaris Version 2.51 and 2.6 UltraSPARC

Available BEA M3 Version 2.2 Packages

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Network Requirements

Disk Space Requirements

Mounting and Unmounting the CD

Tuning Parameters