3.2.2. 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.
If you are unsure about an option, simply take the default. You can easily configure the server at a later time. For more information about how configure the JBoss EAP server, see the Administration and Configuration Guide for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 located on the Customer Portal at https://access.redhat.com/site/documentation/JBoss_Enterprise_Application_Platform/.

Procedure 3.2. 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 3.1. 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. Then click Next.
Always
Install the quickstart examples. Choose Yes and select the installation path. Then click Next.
If you choose to install the quickstart examples
Keep the default selections to automatically configure the default Maven settings and use the publicly hosted Maven repository. Then click Next.
Always
Keep the default port bindings, then click Next.
Always
Select the startup option required on completion of the installation process. Then click Next.
Always
Choose No to skip configuration of logging levels. Then click Next.
Always
Choose Perform default configuration and click Next to continue.
Always
Review your selections and click Next.
Always
When installation progress completes, click Next.
Always
When processing finishes, click Next.
Always
Accept the default and click Next.
Always
Click Done.
Installation is now complete.
Result

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