This topic instructs you on Load Balancer installation
using system packaging tools and requirements for Windows operating
systems.
Before you begin
For information on hardware and software requirements,
including supported browsers, refer to the following Web page: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27006921.
It
is important to note that any previous Load Balancer must be uninstalled
before installing Load Balancer. Two Load Balancers cannot be installed
on the same machine. If you have an earlier version installed, uninstall
that copy before installing the current version. Refer to Uninstalling Load Balancer for more information.
About this task
The Java 2 SDK automatically installs with Load Balancer
on all platforms. If you are migrating from a previous version of
Load Balancer, or reinstalling the operating system, prior to installation
you can save any of your previous configuration files or script files
for Load Balancer.
- After installation, place your configuration files in the install_root/configurations/dispatcher
directory.
- After installation, place your script files in the install_root/servers/bin
directory in order to run them.
Procedure
- Insert the product CD-ROM, and the installation launchpad
will appear. To manually start the installation program:
- Click Start.
- Select Run.
- Specify the CD-ROM disk drive, followed by launchpad.exe,
for example, type:
E:\launchpad.exe
- Select the option to install Edge components for IPv4 and
IPv6.
- Follow the instructions of the setup program.
- Optional: If you want to change the drive
or directory in which Load Balancer will be installed click Browse
- Optional: Choose to install Typical to
install all of the components, or choose Custom to
choose the packages based on your preferences and system requirements.
- Reboot the system when you are prompted by the setup program.