Unix Install

There are three installation options for a Unix install: Graphical mode (interactive Java GUI), Console mode (interactive text-based), and Silent mode (noninteractive command prompt execution). To begin, you must get the executable from the BEA-provided CD-ROM or download the file from the BEA downloads area at http://bea.com. Software downloads currently available (as of this printing) for WebLogic Server 8–certified Unix platforms are shown in Table 2.2. Refer to http://bea.com for current availability. Prior to installation, verify that your specific Unix platform is supported. Installation on a Unix system requires admin or root access.

Table 2.2. Certified Unix Downloads Currently Available from BEA

Unix OS	Filename	File Size
Sun Solaris 8, 9	server8x0_solaris32.bin	182MB
Red Hat Linux 2.1	server8x_linux32.bin	183MB

To ensure that you have the most current version, downloading the executable is the preferred means of attaining the software. You can contact a BEA representative for beta versions of WebLogic Server for Unix platforms that aren't currently supported. Note: You might encounter versions of these Unix installation files that end in .jar. These files do not contain a JDK; you must therefore manually update your PATH variable to include the JDK installed on your machine. As of this printing, you must use JDK1.4.1_02 or higher for WebLogic Server 8.

System Requirements

Prior to installation, ensure that you have sufficient disk space. A Unix install requires approximately 250MB, and the installer program requires an additional 200MB in a temporary directory. This is a separate requirement from the 250MB. The temp directory defaults to /tmp. You're prompted to change this directory if your system does not have sufficient disk space available. For detailed system (platform and software) requirements, refer to the BEA documentation site at http://edocs.beasys.com/wls/certifications/certifications/index.html.

Unix Install—Graphical Mode

There are two files that you might encounter for WebLogic Server Unix distributions: BIN and JAR files. They both contain the WebLogic Server distribution; the difference is that the JAR file does contain a JDK. As mentioned earlier, you must provide the JDK and set any JDK-related path variables manually. Installing the WebLogic Server Unix distribution using the graphical mode is addressed within this section.

Running server8xx_OS32.bin

After you've attained the software, modify the executable rights to the file:

chmod a+x server8xx_OS32.bin

Then run the executable:

./server8xx_OS32.bin

Running server8xx_OS32.jar

When you've attained the software, ensure that a certified JDK is in your PATH variable. Then execute the Java option:

$ java -jar server8xx_OS32.jar

Unix Install—Console Mode

Installing the WebLogic Server Unix distribution within Console mode is addressed within this section.

Running server8xx_OS32.bin

After you've attained the software, modify the executable rights to the file:

chmod a+x server8xx_OS32.bin

Then run the executable:

./wserver8xx_OS32.bin -mode=console -log=install.log

Running server8xx_OS32.jar

When you've attained the software, ensure that a certified JDK is in your PATH variable. Then execute the Java option:

java -jar server8xx_OS32.jar -mode=console -log=install.log