This chapter contains the following sections:
The IBM WebSphere InterChange Server installation CD provides a GUI-based setup program that guides you through the installation of the software.
Before you perform the procedures described in this chapter, ensure that your system meets the prerequisites described in Chapter 1 of this Guide.
To start the installation process, do the following:
The Install product screen appears.
The License Agreement screen appears.
The Setup type screen appears.
You can select either a Typical setup or a Custom setup. The Websphere Business Integration Express and Express Plus for Item Synchronization solution only allows the e-mail adapter plus an additional three adapters to be installed and deployed. This means that a maximum of four adapters can be installed and deployed.
Typical setup includes:
Custom setup allows you to choose which features to install. Custom setup defaults to the features installed with Typical setup. You should be familiar with with your Enterprise Resource Planning application data before selecting additional components. Custom setup is recommended for advanced users.
Custom setup allows you to select the following:
If you select Custom setup, the Feature screen will appear. Select specific features to be installed, confirm your selections, then click Next.
Type in the IP address of the computer where you plan to install WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization, and then click Next.
The Summary screen appears.
A number of informational screens are presented. Click Next.
Once WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization is
installed, you can view the file system and its contents. The
directories are located under the
ProdDir/IBM/WebSphereItemSync directory.
Table 6. WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization directory structure
Directory name | Contents |
---|---|
_jvm | This directory contains the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) that is used by Installer. |
_uninstItemSync | This directory contains the uninstaller.bin file that is used to remove WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization 4.3. |
bin | This directory contains the executable files, shared object .so files, and shell script files that the InterChange Server Express uses. |
collaborations | This directory contains subdirectories that contain .class files and message files for installed collaborations. |
connectors | This directory contains files specific to each adapter in the system. It also contains adapter-specific files that you may need to install in the application that the adapter supports. |
DataHandlers | This directory contains the .jar files for data handlers that InterChange Server Express uses. |
DevelopmentKits | This directory contains sample files to assist the developer in creation of various system components. Samples provided include: Server Access for EJB, Server Access for J2EE Connector Architecture, connectors (C++ and Java), and Object Discovery Agents. |
DLMs | This directory contains subdirectories that contain Dynamic Loadable Modules (DLMs) and other files for InterChange Server maps. |
legal | This directory contains the license files. |
lib | This directory contains .jar files for the system. |
messages | This directory contains the generated message files. |
mqseries | This directory contains files specific to WebSphere MQ, including certain executable files. |
ODA | This directory contains the Object Discovery Agent .jar and .sh files for each agent. |
repository | This directory contains the definitions for the WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization components. |
src | This directory contains samples of Relationship Service APIs for cross-referencing. |
WBSM | This directory contains the Web-based System Monitor files. |
IBM provides an Uninstall program that you can use to remove your entire WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization installation, or select specific components for removal.
ProdDir/_uninstItemSync/uninstaller.bin
The Select the features for IBM WebSphere Express for Item Synchronization you would like to uninstall window appears. The installed components appear with check marks next to them.
The Uninstaller window appears and removes the selected components.