This section contains the following topics:
This chapter provides a high-level view of the WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization installation process.
The following tasks are described in detail in this guide:
The WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization installation CD provides a GUI-based setup launchpad and installation program that guides you through the installation and configuration of the software. IBM WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization Launchpad provides a graphical user interface to check software prerequisites and the database setup on your computer. Installer provides a graphical user interface to guide you through the installation of WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization.
If you have previously installed the appropriate version of the prerequisite products, you might not need to reinstall it for use with IBM WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization. However, you should check the configuration instructions for the specific software.
To invoke the WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization Launchpad:
/mnt/cdrom
/mnt/cdrom/start_launchpad.sh
The Software Prerequisites screen appears.
The WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization Launchpad checks the queries the RPM package database to see if the prerequisite software is installed on your machine. See Installation requirements for a list of the required software.
After Launchpad checks your machine for prerequisite software, Launchpad displays the prerequisite software and the status. Statuses include Not Installed, Optional, or OK. WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization requires the installation of the IBM Java Development Kit 1.3.1_05 and WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD3. If these items are not installed, you can use the Launchpad to install them on your machine. Depending on your requirements, optional software does not have to be installed. Optional software includes Apache Tomcat 4.1.18 or 4.1.24, and IBM WebSphere Application Server Express v5.0.2. For more information on software prerequisites, see Installation requirements.
The Java compiler that is compatible with WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization is contained within the IBM Java Development Kit 1.3.1_05 and is required for Java-based adapters and collaboration and mapping development.
To install the IBM Java Development Kit 1.3.1_05:
WebSphere MQ is messaging software that enables communication between InterChange Server Express and connectors. InterChange Server Express accesses the WebSphere MQ Server as an MQI Java client or JMS.
To install IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3.0.2 CSD3:
This guide does not provide installation instructions for Apache Tomcat 4.1.18 or 4.1.24. For a description of the installation process, expand Apache Tomcat 4.1.18 or 4.1.24 and click the link to the Apache Web site.
This guide does not provide installation instructions for IBM WebSphere Application Server Express v5.0.2. For a description of the installation process, expand IBM WebSphere Application Server Express v5.0.2 and click the link to the IBM Web site.
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization supports IBM DB2 Universal Database v8.1 Express. In order to use IBM WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization, you must have one of the supported databases installed on your machine. You must also have administrator privileges to create a new database and add new users. If you do not have one of the supported databases on your machine, you can use Launchpad to install IBM DB2 Universal Database v8.1 Express.
To install IBM DB2 Universal Database v8.1 Express, do the following:
The Database Setup screen appears.
To configure an already existing IBM DB2 Universal Database v8.1 database:
A screen appears indicating that IBM DB2 Universal Database v8.1 was found on the computer.
After IBM Install IBM DB2 Universal Database v8.1 is successfully configured, you should see a message that the database configuration is complete. See Installing WebSphere Business Integration Express Plus for Item Synchronization for instructions on how to install WebSphere Business Integration Express for Item Synchronization.