4.3.2. Run the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Installer

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The JBoss EAP installer can be run in either graphical or text mode. This topic covers the command to run the installer in each mode, as well as detailing the individual screens/setup options that form the installation process.

Procedure 4.5. Start the Installer

  1. Run one of the following commands to start the installation process:

    • Graphical Mode

      java -jar jboss-eap-6.1.1.ER4-installer.jar

    • Text Mode

      java -jar jboss-eap-6.1.1.ER4-installer.jar -console
  2. Follow the steps etc.

Table 4.2. JBoss EAP Installer Screens

Name
Appears
Description
Reference Material
Section B.1, “Language Selection”
Always
Select the language required for the installer and click next.
N/A
Section B.2, “End User License Agreement”
Always
The EULA for JBoss Enterprise Middleware. Select "I accept the terms of this license agreement", and click next.
N/A
Section B.3, “Installation Path”
Always
Set the installation path for JBoss EAP 7 and click Next.
N/A
Section B.4, “Administrative User Creation”
Always
Create an admin user, and assign a password. The password must be at least eight characters long, with one digit and one non-alphanumeric character. Then click next.
N/A
Section B.5, “Quickstart Installation”
Always
Install the quickstart examples. If you do not wish to install them, click Next. If you do, click Yes, configure the installation location, and then click next.
N/A
Section B.6, “JDK Setup”
If you choose to install the quickstart examples
Select the filepath of the JDK, then click next.
N/A
Section B.7, “Maven Repository Setup”
If you choose to install the quickstart examples
If you want to skip setting up the maven-repository, select next. To set up the maven-repository, select "Specify the path (or URL) to an existing maven repository", set the location of the maven repo and the maven settings.xml file, and click next.
N/A
Section B.8, “Pack Installation”
Always
Select the packs to install. Expand the JBoss Core pack, and deselect the AppClient/Docs packs if you feel they are unnecessary. Then click next.
N/A
Section B.9, “Socket Binding Setup”
Always
Determine whether the installation will use the default port bindings, or custom bindings. If you select custom bindings, select whether to configure the ports for standalone mode, domain mode, or both. Then click next.
N/A
Section B.10, “Socket Bindings (Standalone) Configuration”
If you select to configure the default port bindings for standalone mode
Configure the ports and system properties as required, then click next.
N/A
Section B.11, “Socket Bindings (Domain) Configuration”
If you select to configure the default port bindings for domain mode
Configure the ports and system properties as required, then click next.
N/A
Section B.12, “Socket Bindings (ha-domain) Configuration”
If you select to configure the default port bindings for domain mode
Configure the ports and system properties as required, then click next.
N/A
Section B.13, “Socket Bindings (full-domain) Configuration”
If you select to configure the default port bindings for domain mode
Configure the ports and system properties as required, then click next.
N/A
Section B.14, “Socket Bindings (full-ha-domain) Configuration”
If you select to configure the default port bindings for domain mode
Configure the ports and system properties as required, then click next.
N/A
Server Launch
Always
Select the startup option required. If you wish to launch the server immediately, you can select whether to launch a browser once the installer is complete. Then click next.
N/A
Result

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

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