4.3.2. Run the JBoss EAP Installation Program

The JBoss EAP installation program can be run in either graphical or text mode. This topic covers the command to run the installation program in graphical mode.

Procedure 4.5. Run the JBoss EAP Installation Program

  1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing the downloaded installation program JAR.
  2. Type the following command:
    java -jar jboss-eap-6.3.0-installer.jar
  3. Follow the instructions in the table below.

Table 4.2. JBoss EAP Installation Program Screens

Screen name
When it Appears
Description
Always
Choose the desired language for the installation program and click OK.
Always
The EULA for RED HAT JBOSS MIDDLEWARE.
Select "I accept the terms of this license agreement", and click Next.
Always
Select the installation path for JBoss EAP and click Next. You are prompted to create the new directory, or, if it exists, to replace the named directory.
Always
Select the packs to install. Required packs are disabled for deselection.
Always
Create an administrative user and assign a password. The password must be at least eight characters long, with one alphabetic character, one digit, and one non-alphanumeric character. Then click Next.
Always
Install the quickstart examples. If you would like to install them, choose Yes and select the installation path. If you do not wish to install them, choose No. Then click Next.
If you choose to install the quickstart examples
A publicly hosted Maven repository is available for use with the quickstarts. The default selections automatically configure your installation to use this repository. This is the easiest way to run the quickstarts. If you prefer, specify the path to a locally installed repository, Specify a path if your Maven settings file is not in the default location.
Always
Determine whether the installation will use the default port bindings, configure custom port bindings, or configure port offsets for all default bindings. If you select custom bindings, select whether to configure the ports for standalone mode, domain mode, or both. If you choose to configure port offsets, choose the offset. Then click Next.
If you choose to configure the custom port bindings for standalone mode
Configure the ports and system properties for the various standalone modes, then click Next.
If you choose to configure the custom port bindings for domain mode.
Configure the ports and system properties for the various domain modes, then click Next.
Always
Select the startup option required on completion of the installation process. Then click Next.
Always
Choose Yes to configure log levels, or No to skip this configuration. Then click Next.
Always
Choose Perform default configuration to install the default configuration. Choose Perform advanced configuration to choose from a list of advanced configuration options. Advanced options can also be configured after installation. Then click Next.
If you choose to install password vault in advanced configuration of runtime environment
Configure a password vault to store all your sensitive passwords in an encrypted keystore and click Next. For more information see: Administration and Configuration Guide, "Mask the Keystore Password and Initialize the Password Vault"
If you choose to enable SSL security in advanced configuration of runtime environment
Configure an SSL keystore for securing EAP management interfaces. Then click Next. For more information see: Security Guide, "Generate a SSL Encryption Key and Certificate"

Warning

Red Hat recommends that you explicitly disable SSL in favor of TLSv1.1 or TLSv1.2 in all affected packages.
If you choose to enable LDAP Configuration in advanced configuration of runtime environment
Enable LDAP authentication to use an LDAP directory server as the authentication source for the Management Console, Management CLI or Management API. When you are done click Next. For more information see: Administration and Configuration Guide, "Use LDAP to Authenticate to the Management Interfaces"
If you choose to install Infinispan cache in advanced configuration of runtime environment
Create an Infinispan cache for managing cached data. Give an Infinispan name, configure the other fields and click Next. For more information see: Administration and Configuration Guide, "Chapter 14 Infinispan"
If you choose to add a security domain in advanced configuration of runtime environment
Configure a security domain to incorporate the services provided by PicketBox to a JBoss EAP server instance. Most of the fields are already populated with default values and do not need modifications. When you are done click Next. For more information see: Administration and Configuration Guide, "Security Domains"
If you choose to install a JDBC driver in advanced configuration of runtime environment
Install and setup a JDBC driver to convert your application code to the relevant database language. Choose an appropriate driver from the supported list of drivers which appears in "Driver Vendor" drop down list. For more information see: Administration and Configuration Guide, "Chapter 6 Datasource Management"
If you choose to install a datasource in advanced configuration of runtime environment
Configure a datasource which can be used by applications. Give a datasource name, configure the other fields and click Next. For more information see: Administration and Configuration Guide, "Datasource Configuration"
Always
Review your selections and click Next.
Always
When installation progress completes, click Next.
Always
When processing finishes, click Next.
Always
Choose whether to create shortcuts and how to configure them. Then click Next.
Always
Click Generate installation script and properties file if you want to capture the selected installation options. Then click Done.
Installation is now complete.
Result

The installation is complete and JBoss EAP 6 is installed on your target machine.