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Chapter 3. Installation
3.1. JBoss EAP 6 Installation Methods
There are several different ways to install JBoss EAP 6. Each method is best used in certain situations. This topic provides a brief overview for each type of installation, and links to the sections that cover the relevant installation processes.
Table 3.1. Installation Methods
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Method
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Description
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Instructions
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Zip Installation
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The Zip archive is suitable for installation on all supported operating systems. This process should be used if you wish to extract the instance manually.
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JAR Installer
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The JAR installer can be run in a console, or as a graphical wizard. Both options provide step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the server instance. Additional setup, including the Quickstarts and Maven Repository, is also possible with the installer.
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RPM Installation
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JBoss EAP 6 can be installed with the supported RPM package graphical installer, or with a command-line interface. This method is suitable for supported installations of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6.
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