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Installation Guide

This document explains how to install the BEA WebLogic Enterprise (WLE) software and the optional WLE Security Services software.

 

Preparing to Install the WLE Software

Checking the WLE Product Box

WLE Software Components

   idltojava Compiler from BEA Systems

Hardware and Software Prerequisites for the WLE Software

   For UNIX Systems

   For Microsoft Windows NT, 95, and 98 Systems

Overview of Upgrade Considerations

Managing Files and Databases

   Assigning File Ownership on UNIX Systems

   Allocating Disk Space

      The WLE System Disk Management Interface

      Arranging for Raw Disk Space

      How the WLE File System Is Organized

      Space for Application Databases (If You Are Using /D)

      Space for Queue Spaces (If You Are Using /Q)

      Space for Application Servers

      Space for Stateful Session Bean Storage

Selecting Directories for the WLE Files

   For All Platforms

   For All Server Platforms Supporting the BEA Administration Console

Selecting an Administrative Password

Configuring the WLE System for Microsoft Windows NT

Configuring the UNIX Operating System for the WLE Software

   Semaphores

   Message Queues and Messages

   Shared Memory

   Other Kernel Tuning Parameters

   Calculating IPC Requirements

 

WLE Installation on Windows NT, 98, and 95 Systems

Platforms Supported

If You Are Upgrading from a Previous Release

   Starting with a Clean System

   If You Do Not Uninstall Before Starting the WLE 5.0 Installation

Installing the WLE Software on Microsoft Windows NT Systems

   Preinstallation Considerations

      Backing Up Files

      Stopping WLE or BEA TUXEDO Applications and Related Services

      Checking that Your Account Has Administrator Privilege

   Microsoft Windows NT Installation Procedure

   Setting Microsoft Windows NT Environment Variables

   Installing the Product License After You Install the WLE Software

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

   Running a Basic EJB Sample to Verify the WLE J2EE Software Installation

      Main Directory Location

      Source Files

      Utility Files

      Variable Descriptions

      Building the EJB Sample Applications

Installing the WLE Software on Microsoft Windows 98 and 95 Systems

Removing (Uninstalling) the WLE Software from Your System

 

WLE Security Service Installation on Windows NT, 98, and 95 Systems

Before You Install

   Confirming That the WLE 5.0 Software Has Been Installed

   LDAP Information Required During the Installation

   Before Re-installation, Backup LDAP Files

   Stopping WLE or BEA TUXEDO Applications and Related Services

   Check That Your Account Has Administrator Privileges

Platforms Supported

Installing the WLE Security Service on Microsoft Windows Systems

   Microsoft Windows NT Installation Procedure

Removing (Uninstalling) the WLE Security Service from Your System

 

WLE Installation on UNIX Systems

Platforms Supported

Installing the WLE Software on UNIX Systems

   Preinstallation Considerations

      Backing Up Files

      Stopping WLE or BEA TUXEDO Applications and Related Services

      Checking That Your Account Has the Required Privileges

   UNIX Installation Procedure

   Installing the Product License After You Install the WLE Software

   Running Simpapp to Verify the WLE Software Installation

   Running a Basic EJB Sample to Verify the WLE J2EE Software Installation

      Main Directory Location

      Source Files

      Utility Files

      Variable Descriptions

      Building the EJB Sample Applications

Removing (Uninstalling) the WLE Software from Your System

 

WLE Security Service Installation on UNIX Systems

Before You Install

   Confirming That the WLE 5.0 Software Has Been Installed

   Environment Variables

   LDAP Information Required During the Installation

   Before Re-installation, Back Up LDAP Files

   Stopping WLE or BEA TUXEDO Applications and Related Services

   Checking That Your Account Has Administrator Privileges

Platforms Supported

Installing WLE Security Service on UNIX Systems

   UNIX Installation Procedure

Removing (Uninstalling) the WLE Security Service Software from Your System

 

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

 

WLE Postinstallation Considerations

Configuring the WLE System for Microsoft Windows NT

   Accessing the Control Panel Applet

   Accessing Machines on a Network

   Modifying Environment Variables

   Directing WLE 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

Running buildtms and buildXAJS for WLE Applications That Use XA Resource Managers

Using the TYPE Parameter in the UBBCONFIG File

Internet Browser Requirements

 

WLE Platform Data Sheets

Supported Platforms

HP-UX Version 11.0 (32-bit) on HP 9000 Series

   WLE 5.0 Components

   Hardware Requirements

   Software Requirements

   Network Requirements

   Disk Space Requirements

   Mounting and Unmounting the CD

   Tuning Parameters

Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 on Intel

   BEA WLE Version 5.0 Components

   Hardware Requirements

   Software Requirements

   Network Requirements

   Disk Space Requirements

   Tuning Parameters

Microsoft Windows 95 and 98

   Available BEA WLE Version 5.0 Packages

   Hardware Requirements

   Software Requirements

   Network Requirements

   Disk Space Requirements

Solaris 2.6 and Solaris 7.0 (32-Bit) UltraSPARC

   Available BEA WLE Version 5.0 Packages

   Hardware Requirements

   Software Requirements

   Network Requirements

   Disk Space Requirements

   Mounting and Unmounting the CD

   Tuning Parameters