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# 1 Installing GlassFish Server 3.1.2

This chapter provides instructions for installing Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2 software on Solaris, Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows systems.

The following topics are addressed here:

- Installation Requirements

- Installation Files for GlassFish Server 3.1.2

- Installing GlassFish Server From a ZIP File

- Installing GlassFish Server From a Self-Extracting Bundle

- Performing a Silent Mode Installation

- Installation Command-Line Options

## Installation Requirements

Before installing Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2, ensure that your system meets the requirements listed in "Hardware and Software Requirements" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes. If necessary, download and install the required JDK software. Problems are likely to arise if you attempt to install on a platform that is not supported or on a system that in some other way does not meet release requirements. Also see "Known Issues" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes for known issues related to installation.

- On Solaris, Linux, and Windows systems, JDK software is available from the Java SE downloads page.

- For Mac OS X systems, GlassFish Server uses the JDK that is part of the Macintosh operating system. If necessary, obtain the required JDK version from the Mac OS X Updates site.

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## Installation Files for GlassFish Server 3.1.2

The following topics are addressed here:

- GlassFish Server Download Locations

- GlassFish Server Installation Methods

- Choosing an Installation Method

- GlassFish Server ZIP Files

- GlassFish Server Self-Extracting Bundles

- HTTP Load Balancer Plug-in for Oracle GlassFish Server

### GlassFish Server Download Locations

Installation files for Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2 are available from the GlassFish Server Downloads page.

### GlassFish Server Installation Methods

Table 1-1 lists the various Oracle GlassFish Server installation methods. The table also provides links to installation instructions for each method.

Note:

Before performing any GlassFish Server installation, ensure that your environment adheres to the JDK guidelines in "Paths and Environment Settings for the JDK Software" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes.

Table 1-1 GlassFish Server 3.1.2 Installation Methods

Installation Method | Installation Instructions
--- | ---
Multi-platform ZIP file | Installing GlassFish Server From a ZIP File.
Solaris, Linux, Mac OS, UNIX, or Windows self-extracting bundle in graphical mode | Installing GlassFish Server From a Self-Extracting Bundle.
Solaris, Linux, Mac OS, UNIX, or Windows self-extracting bundle in silent mode | Performing a Silent Mode Installation

Each of the installation methods listed in Table 1-1 also let you choose between installing the Full Platform or the Web Profile. These two distributions are explained in the next section.

### Choosing an Installation Method

There are two general sets of questions you should consider when deciding which GlassFish Server 3.1.2 installation method to use.

- ZIP Package or Self-Extracting Bundle?

- Full Platform or Web Profile Distribution?

#### ZIP Package or Self-Extracting Bundle?

The relative features and strengths of the GlassFish Server ZIP packages and self-extracting bundles are listed below.

- ZIP Package

  - Is simpler to install, but provides no configuration options during the installation

  - Any additional configurations must be performed manually, after installation

  - Includes Update Tool and `pkg` utility installer stubs, which can be used to install those utilities after GlassFish Server installation

  - If uninstallation is desired, product must be uninstalled manually

  - Product downloads are roughly 25%-30% larger than the analogous self-extracting bundles

- Self-Extracting Bundle

  - Provides a GUI-based installation wizard with many configuration options

  - The installation wizard can be used again after the initial installation to perform additional configuration tasks

  - Can be used to perform Silent Mode installation, which is useful for performing consistent script-based installations on multiple server machines

  - Provides the option to install the full Update Tool and `pkg` utility at installation time

  - If uninstallation is required, a GUI-based uninstaller is provided

#### Full Platform or Web Profile Distribution?

Each of the installation methods listed in Table 1-1 also let you choose to install either the GlassFish Server Full Platform or Web Profile distribution. Table 1-2 lists the features available in each of these two distributions. Note that some of these features are value-adds, and are not required by the Java 6 EE specification.

Table 1-2 GlassFish Server Full Profile and Web Profile Features

Feature | Full Platform | Web Profile
--- | --- | ---
Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 | X | X
EJB 3.1 Lite (Support for Local Container only) | X | X
JTS/JTA 1.1 ** | X | X
OSGi-based microkernel | X | X
Java Web Technologies (Servlet 3.0, JSP 2.2, JSF 2.0, JSTL 1.2, EL 2.2) | X | X
Grizzly/Comet | X | X
JPA 2.0, (EclipseLink), JDBC Connection Pooling | X | X
JDBC 4.0 | X | X
JavaDB 10.5.3 | X | X
Web Administration Console and CLI | X | X
Rapid Redeployment (Maintain session state on application redeploy) | X | X
OMG CORBA APIs 3.0 | X | X
Debugging Support for Other Languages 1.0 | X | X
Common Annotations for Java 1.1 | X | X
Dependency Injection for Java 1.0 | X | X
Managed Beans 1.0 | X | X
Interceptors 1.1 | X | X
Contexts and Dependency Injection for Java 1.0 (CDI, ex-Web Beans) | X | X
Bean Validation 1.0 | X | X
JAX-RS 1.1 (Jersey) | X | X
EJB 3.1 Full API (Support for Remote Container) | X | -
Java EE Connector Architecture 1.6 | X | -
JAX-WS 2.2 | X | -
JAXB 2.2 | X | -
Implementing Java Web Services 1.3 | X | -
Web Services Metadata for the Java Platform 2.1 | X | -
JMS 1.1 | X | -
JavaMail 1.4 | X | -
JACC 1.4 | X | -
Java Authentication Service Provider Interface for Containers 1.1 | X | -
Java EE Application Deployment 1.2 | X | -
J2EE Management 1.1 | X | -
JAX-RPC 1.1 | X | -
JAXR 1.0 | X | -
CORBA 3.0.0 | X | *
Metro | X | -

* The Full Java EE Platform contains the complete CORBA package. The OMG CORBA v3.0 APIs are available in the Java EE Web Profile.

** Transaction propagation not supported.

Note:

Regardless of whether you choose the Full Platform or Web Profile distribution, you can add or removed packages after installation by using the Update Tool or `pkg` utility. See "Extending and Updating GlassFish Server" in Oracle GlassFish Server Administration Guide for more information.

### GlassFish Server ZIP Files

The Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2 multi-platform ZIP files are compatible with Solaris, Linux, Mac OS, UNIX, and Windows operating systems. See GlassFish Server Download Locations for a list of download locations.

Table 1-3 lists the available ZIP file downloads.

Note:

In all cases, the `*-ml.zip` bundles in the table are multilingual versions of the product.

Table 1-3 GlassFish Server Downloadable ZIP Files

ZIP File | Description
--- | ---
    ogs-3.1.2.zip
    ogs-3.1.2-ml.zip
| Full Platform distribution of Oracle GlassFish Server
    ogs-3.1.2-web.zip
    ogs-3.1.2-web-ml.zip
| Web Profile distribution of Oracle GlassFish Server

### GlassFish Server Self-Extracting Bundles

The Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2 self-extracting bundles are platform-specific, and are available for Solaris, Linux, Mac OS, UNIX, and Windows operating systems. See GlassFish Server Download Locations for a list of download locations.

Table 1-4 lists the available self-extracting bundles.

Note:

In all cases, the `*-ml.*` bundles in the table are multilingual versions of the product.

Table 1-4 GlassFish Server Self-extracting Bundles

Self-Extracting Bundle | Description
--- | ---
    ogs-3.1.2-unix.sh
    ogs-3.1.2-windows.exe
    ogs-3.1.2-unix-ml.sh
    ogs-3.1.2-windows-ml.exe
| Full Platform distribution of Oracle GlassFish Server for Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems (`*-unix.sh`) and Windows (`*-windows.exe`)
    ogs-3.1.2-web-unix.sh
    ogs-3.1.2-web-windows.exe
    ogs-3.1.2-web-unix-ml.sh
    ogs-3.1.2-web-windows-ml.exe
| Web Profile distribution of Oracle GlassFish Server for Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems (`*-unix.sh`) and Windows (`*-windows.exe`)

### HTTP Load Balancer Plug-in for Oracle GlassFish Server

The HTTP Load Balancer Plug-in for Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2 provides high availability load balancing features for GlassFish Server.

The Plug-in is shipped as a ZIP bundle that you install after installing and configuring GlassFish Server and your desired Web server. The Plug-in is installed by means of a graphical Load Balancer Configurator that helps you configure your Web server and GlassFish Server to work together.

Note:

The Load Balancer Plug-in is only available to customers who are using Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2. The Plug-in is not available for GlassFish Server Open Source Edition.

See "Configuring Web Servers for HTTP Load Balancing" in Oracle GlassFish Server High Availability Administration Guide for instructions on installing the HTTP Load Balancer Plug-in and performing the configuration steps required to make the Plug-in work with your Web server.

## Installing GlassFish Server From a ZIP File

This section describes how to install Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2 using the multi-platform ZIP file. GlassFish Server is installed by unzipping the file in the installation directory of your choice.

Note:

It is not possible to specify any GlassFish Server configuration options during a ZIP file installation. Any configuration changes, such as creating domains, clusters, and server instances, must be made manually after installation. If you prefer to make such changes during the GlassFish Server installation process, or if you prefer to use the GUI-based installation wizard, follow the instructions in Installing GlassFish Server From a Self-Extracting Bundle.

### To Install GlassFish Server Using the ZIP File

Before You Begin

Ensure that your system meets the requirements listed in "Hardware and Software Requirements" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes.

Also see "Known Issues" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes for known issues related to installation.

1. Download the desired GlassFish Server 3.1.2 ZIP file.

   See GlassFish Server Download Locations for a list of download locations. See Table 1-3 for a list of available ZIP files.

2. Change to the directory where you downloaded the ZIP file.

3. Unzip the file.

   - Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems:

         unzip zip-file-name

     zip-file-name is the name of the file that you downloaded.

     For example:

         unzip ogs-3.1.2.zip

   - Windows systems:

     Unzip using your favorite file compression utility.

   GlassFish Server 3.1.2 is extracted into a new `glassfish3` directory under your current directory. This `glassfish3` directory is referred to throughout the GlassFish Server documentation set as as-install-parent.

4. Start GlassFish Server using the instructions in the Oracle GlassFish Server Quick Start Guide.

   The guide explains how to perform basic tasks such as starting the server, accessing the Administration Console, and deploying a sample application.

## Installing GlassFish Server From a Self-Extracting Bundle

This section describes how to install Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2 software using one of the self-extracting installation bundles. Running any of the self-extracting bundles automatically launches the GUI-based GlassFish Server installation wizard.

The following topics are addressed here:

- To Install GlassFish Server Using the Self-Extracting File

- To Perform a Custom Installation

- Custom Configuration Parameters

Note:

Console installation is not supported in Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2. Silent mode installation is available, however. For more information, see Performing a Silent Mode Installation.

### To Install GlassFish Server Using the Self-Extracting File

Before You Begin

- When launching the self-extracting installer from the command-line, it possible to specify several command-line options that may be useful to you. See Installation Command-Line Options for more information.

- Ensure that your system meets the requirements listed in "Hardware and Software Requirements" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes.

- See "Known Issues" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes for known issues related to installation.

1. Download the desired GlassFish Server 3.1.2 bundle.

   See GlassFish Server Download Locations for a list of download locations. See Table 1-4 for a list of available self-extracting bundles.

2. Change to the directory where you downloaded the self-extracting file.

3. Start the installer.

   - Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems:

     1. If necessary, grant execute permissions to the self-extracting file:

            chmod +x ./self-extracting-file-name

        self-extracting-file-name is the name of the self-extracting file that you downloaded.

     2. At the command prompt, type:

            sh ./self-extracting-file-name

        For example, start the installer by typing the following:

            sh ./ogs-3.1.2-unix.sh

        See Installation Command-Line Options for a list of command-line options you can specify here, if desired.

   - Windows systems:

     Double-click the executable `.exe` installation file.

     For example, double-click:

         ogs-3.1.2-windows.exe

     On Windows you can also start the installer by typing the file name at the command prompt.

   Note:

   Additional setup options are available. See Installation Command-Line Options.

   If you are installing on a 64-bit Windows system, run the installer with the `-j` option pointing to a 64-bit JDK.

   Depending on your user privileges and the version of Windows you are running, it may be necessary to run the installer as Administrator. In particular, if you will be configuring the domain as a Service as part of a Custom Installation (see next step) or after the installation, then you should run the installer as Administrator.

   After starting the installer, the Introduction page is displayed. Use the Next button to move through the installation process.

4. Choose the Installation Type

   - Typical Installation

     Choose this option for application development purposes or non-production use only. This option installs the GlassFish Server binaries and creates a DAS.

   - Custom Installation

     Choose the option if you are deploying GlassFish Server in a production environment. This option provides several installation choices, which are described in detail later in this guide, in To Perform a Custom Installation.

   The remainder of this procedure describes the steps in the Typical Installation path. If you are performing a Custom Installation, skip the remainder of this procedure and jump instead to To Perform a Custom Installation.

5. Specify where to install GlassFish Server.

   The default installation directories are as follows:

   - Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems

         user-home-directory/glassfish3

   - Windows systems

         SystemDrive\glassfish3

   Make sure the directory you specify is empty before installing the product.

   The default installation directory is referred to as as-install-parent throughout the GlassFish Server documentation.

6. Specify whether to install and enable Update Tool.

   Update Tool is an administrative tool that enables you to install updates and add-on components to an existing GlassFish Server 3.1.2 installation. Update Tool can be installed during GlassFish Server installation or at a later time. For more information about Update Tool, see "Update Tool" in Oracle GlassFish Server Administration Guide.

   - If you are not installing Update Tool, deselect the Install Update Tool check box.

   - If you are installing Update Tool and your system accesses the Internet through a proxy, specify the proxy host and proxy port.

   - If you are installing Update Tool and do not require the automatic notifications of available updates after installation, deselect the Enable Update Tool check box.

   Note:

   Update Tool differs from Upgrade Tool, which is used to migrate the configuration and deployed applications from an earlier version of GlassFish Server to the current version. For more information about Upgrade Tool, see the Oracle GlassFish Server Upgrade Guide.

7. Review the Ready To Install selections and click Install to proceed with the installation.

   A progress bar is displayed as the core GlassFish Server components are installed.

   Note:

   If you choose to cancel the installation at this point, no GlassFish Server files will be installed, but the directory you specified for as-install-parent will remain. This directory can be deleted manually.

8. Review the Domain Info options.

   Tailor the default values displayed to suit your needs and then click Next to proceed.

   Note:

   To secure your domain, you should provide a password for the `admin` user.

9. Review the Config Results page and click Next to proceed.

   Tip:

   The configuration results panel presents the recently executed commands in the center section and this is selectable text. The text can be copied on to a script for future automated runs of such commands.

10. Review the Summary page and click Exit to exit the installer.

    Installation information is captured in log files. The names of the files are timestamp`-install.log` and timestamp`-install-summary.html`. On Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems, these files are generated by default in the `/tmp` directory. On Windows systems, these files are generated in the %TEMP% directory.

11. Register your GlassFish Server product.

    Follow the instructions on the registration screen to complete the registration process.

See Also

Familiarize yourself with the instructions in the Oracle GlassFish Server Quick Start Guide. The guide explains how to perform basic tasks such as starting the server, accessing the Administration Console, and deploying a sample application.

### To Perform a Custom Installation

This procedure builds upon the instructions provided for the Typical Installation path in To Install GlassFish Server Using the Self-Extracting File.

1. Complete the steps in To Install GlassFish Server Using the Self-Extracting File.

2. Choose the kind of Custom Installation you want to perform.

   - Install and Configure

     Install the GlassFish Server binaries, and then configure a DAS and one or more standalone server instances, clusters, or clustered instances.

   - Install Only

     Install only the GlassFish Server binaries, without configuring a DAS or any server instances or clusters. You can rerun the GlassFish Server installation wizard at a later time and choose the Configure an Existing Installation option to configure the items.

   - Configure an Existing Installation

     Configure a DAS, standalone server instances, clusters, or clustered instances for an existing GlassFish Server 3.1.2 installation. Note that this option is not for upgrading from an older version of GlassFish Server. For instructions on upgrading from a version of GlassFish Server prior to 3.1.2, see the Oracle GlassFish Server Upgrade Guide.

   The remainder of this procedure explains the Install and Configure option. Most of these steps also apply to the other options.

3. Specify where to install GlassFish Server.

   The default installation directories are as follows:

   - Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems

         user-home-directory/glassfish3

   - Windows systems

         SystemDrive\glassfish3

   Make sure the directory you specify is empty before installing the product.

   The default installation directory is referred to as as-install-parent throughout the GlassFish Server documentation.

4. Specify the path to the JDK to be used with the installation.

   Use a JDK installation detected by the installer or specify the path for a different JDK.

   JDK 6 is required. See Installation Requirements for more information.

   Note:

   This JDK page is not presented for Mac OS X installations. The installation uses the value in the `JAVA_HOME` environment variable.

5. Specify whether to install Update Tool.

   Update Tool is an administrative tool that enables you to install updates and add-on components to an existing GlassFish Server 3.1.2 installation. Update Tool can be installed during GlassFish Server installation or at a later time. For more information about Update Tool, see "Update Tool" in Oracle GlassFish Server Administration Guide.

   - If you are not installing Update Tool, deselect the Install Update Tool check box.

   - If you are installing Update Tool and your system accesses the Internet through a proxy, specify the proxy host and proxy port.

   - If you are installing Update Tool and do not require the automatic notifications of available updates after installation, deselect the Enable Update Tool check box.

   Note:

   Update Tool differs from Upgrade Tool, which is used to migrate the configuration and deployed applications from an earlier version of GlassFish Server to the current version. For more information about Upgrade Tool, see the Oracle GlassFish Server Upgrade Guide.

6. Review the Ready To Install selections and click Install to proceed with the installation.

   A progress bar is displayed as the core GlassFish Server components are installed and the default domain is automatically created and started.

   Note:

   If you choose to cancel the installation at this point, no GlassFish Server files will be installed, but the directory you specified for as-install-parent will remain. This directory can be deleted manually.

   When the core installation has completed, the installer displays the Configuration page.

7. Configure GlassFish Server components.

   The general procedure for configuring server components involves the following substeps:

   1. Choose a component configuration option:

      Create a server domain

        Create a Domain Administration Server (DAS). At least one DAS must be created and running before you can configure any other components. The parameters in the Configuration screen for this option are described in Parameters for the Create a server domain Option.

      Create a standalone server instance

        Create a standalone GlassFish Server instance. The parameters in the Configuration screen for this option are described in Parameters for the Create a standalone server instance Option.

      Create a clustered server instance

        Create a new cluster or a clustered server instance in a new or existing a cluster. The parameters in the Configuration screen for this option are described in Parameters for the Create a clustered server instance Option.

      Skip configuration

        Skip any additional component configuration and proceed immediately to the final steps of the installation and configuration wizard.

      When configuring a new or previously unconfigured GlassFish Server installation you must choose the first option, Create a server domain, before proceeding with any of the other options. Once at least one server domain has been created, you can choose any of the other options in any order you wish, including creating additional domains.

   2. Configure the selected component.

      Each configuration option displays its own configuration screen. The specific options in each configuration screen are described after this procedure, in Custom Configuration Parameters.

   3. Choose how you want to proceed.

      After configuring any one of the available options, a Configuration Results screen is displayed. In addition to displaying the configuration results, three buttons are displayed:

      Cancel

        Cancel the configuration and exit the installation wizard. Note that the core GlassFish Server components will already be installed at this point, as well as any configurations that may have been configured during this step or during another installation. To remove the core GlassFish Server components and any configurations, follow the instructions in Uninstalling GlassFish Server 3.1.2

      Configure again

        Return to the Configuration page so you can configure another item.

      Next

        Complete the configuration option and continue to the final steps of the installation and configuration wizard. Note that this label becomes "Exit" if this is a Custom Installation and the "Configure Existing Installation" option is selected.

        Tip:

        The configuration results panel presents the recently executed command in the center section. This is selectable text, and it can be copied to a script for future automated runs of such commands.

   When you have configured all the components you want and then clicked the Next button, the final configuration option is performed and a Summary screen is displayed.

8. Click Exit to exit the installation and configuration wizard.

   A web browser is displayed so you can register your GlassFish Server product.

9. Register your GlassFish Server product.

   Follow the instructions on the registration screen to complete the registration process.

See Also

If you are done with the installation at this point, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the instructions in the Oracle GlassFish Server Quick Start Guide. The guide explains how to perform basic tasks such as starting the server, accessing the Administration Console, and deploying a sample application.

### Custom Configuration Parameters

This section lists the configuration parameters in the screens displayed for the options in Step 7 in To Perform a Custom Installation.

- Parameters for the Create a server domain Option

- Parameters for the Create a standalone server instance Option

- Parameters for the Create a clustered server instance Option

#### Parameters for the Create a server domain Option

The following are the parameters displayed in the Configuration screen when you choose the Create a server domain option in Step 7 in To Perform a Custom Installation. This option enables you to create a Domain Administration Server (DAS)

Domain Name

  The unique domain name to use for the DAS. The default name is `domain1`.

Admin Port

  The port on which the GlassFish Server Admin Console will listen. The default port is `4848`.

HTTP Port

  The port on which the non-secure HTTP server will listen. The default port is `8080`. Note that the port used for the secure HTTP listener is `8181`.

Username

  The user name for administrative access to the GlassFish Server Admin Console.

Password

  The password for administrative access to the GlassFish Server Admin Console. You can leave this parameter empty to enable unauthenticated logins to the Admin Console, but make sure that the Username field has "`admin`" as the input value. Specifying a password is highly recommended if you are installing GlassFish Server in a production environment.

Reenter Password

  Reenter the password to verify your typing.

Create Operating System Service for the domain

  Specify whether an operating system service will be created for the DAS. The service will be started when the operating system is booted.

  If a service is not created here, the DAS can be started manually using the `asadmin start-domain` subcommand.

  Note:

  The Create Operating System Service option is not available on Mac OS X systems. Also note that on Unix or Linux systems, you must run the installer as superuser or root if you want to create a system service for the domain.

Service Name

  Specify the name for the DAS operating system service. The default name is `domain1Service`. This parameter is only required if the Create Operating System service parameter is enabled.

Start domain after creation

  Start the domain as soon as it is created. This option is enabled by default. Note that is necessary for the DAS to be running before you can configure any server instances or clusters. If you choose to not start the domain at this time, you can start it manually later using the `asadmin start-domain` subcommand.

  Note:

  Ensure that this option is enabled if you plan on performing more configurations during this installation procedure. The DAS must be running in order to create any server instances or clusters.

#### Parameters for the Create a standalone server instance Option

The following are the parameters displayed in the Configuration screen when you choose the Create a standalone server instance option in step 7 in To Perform a Custom Installation. This option enables you to create a standalone GlassFish Server instance.

Note:

The DAS for the domain in which the standalone server instance will be created must be running with the specified name and at the specified port before configuring a standalone server instance. See the Parameters for the Create a server domain Option for instructions.

Instance Name

  The unique name to use for the standalone GlassFish Server instance. If the name is already in use, an error will be generated when the configuration is performed. The default name is `instance1`.

Host Name

  The name of the physical host on which the DAS is running. The default name is `localhost`.

Administration Port

  The administration port on which the DAS is running. The default port is `4848`.

#### Parameters for the Create a clustered server instance Option

The following are the parameters displayed in the Configuration screen when you choose the Create a clustered server instance option in Step 7 in To Perform a Custom Installation. This option enables you to create a new cluster or a clustered server instance in a new or existing a cluster.

Note:

The DAS for the domain in which the standalone server instance will be created must be running with the specified name and at the specified port before configuring a cluster or clustered server instance. See the Parameters for the Create a server domain Option for instructions.

Instance Name

  The unique name to use for the clustered GlassFish Server instance. If the name is already in use, an error will be generated when the configuration is performed. The default name is `instance1`.

Host Name

  The name of the physical host on which the DAS is running. The default name is `localhost`.

Administration Port

  The administration port on which the DAS is running. The default port is `4848`.

Create Cluster

  Specify whether a new cluster will be created at this time. The default is to leave this option disabled. If left disabled, the cluster specified in the Cluster Name field, below, must already exist.

  - Ensure that this option is enabled if the cluster in which you want to create the clustered server instance does not yet exist.

  - Ensure that this option is disabled if the cluster in which you want to create the clustered server existence already exists.

Cluster Name

  The unique name to use for the cluster. If the name is already in use, an error will be generated when the configuration is performed. The default name is `c1`.

Domain Name

  The name of the DAS in which the cluster will run. The default name is `domain1`.

## Performing a Silent Mode Installation

This section describes how to install Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.2 using silent mode installation. Silent mode is a non-interactive installation based on user-defined parameters captured in an answer file. The answer file can be used later to install GlassFish Server on one or more systems.

Note:

It is only possible to perform a silent installation using the Typical Installation path described in To Install GlassFish Server Using the Self-Extracting File. It is not possible to perform a silent installation using the more complex Custom Installation path described in To Perform a Custom Installation.

The following topics are addressed here:

- Creating the Installation Answer File

- Reviewing the Installation Answer File

- Installing in Silent Mode

### Creating the Installation Answer File

The answer file forms the template for silent installation. The file is created when you use the dry-run (`-n`) option to start an interactive installation. In dry-run mode, actual installation does not take place.

During the interactive installation you can accept the default values presented or you can change them. Your input is collected and stored in the answer file, which is then used to install GlassFish Server. You can use the answer file as it is or you can modify the file before using it.

#### To Create the Installation Answer File

The installation wizard is used to create the answer file. Actual installation does not take place.

Before You Begin

- Remember that it is only possible to perform a silent installation using the Typical Installation path described in To Install GlassFish Server Using the Self-Extracting File. It is not possible to perform a silent installation using the more complex Custom Installation path described in To Perform a Custom Installation.

- When launching the self-extracting installer from the command-line, it possible to specify several command line options that may be useful to you. See Installation Command-Line Options for more information.

- Ensure that your system meets the requirements listed in "Hardware and Software Requirements" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes.

- See "Known Issues" in Oracle GlassFish Server Release Notes for known issues related to installation.

1. Download the desired GlassFish Server 3.1.2 bundle.

   See GlassFish Server Download Locations for a list of download locations. See Table 1-4 for a list of available self-extracting bundles.

2. Change to the directory where you downloaded the self-extracting file.

3. Start the installer in dry-run mode.

   - Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems:

     1. If necessary, grant execute permissions to the self-extracting file:

            chmod +x ./self-extracting-file-name

        self-extracting-file-name is the name of the self-extracting file that you downloaded.

     2. At the command prompt, type:

            self-extracting-file-name -n answer-file

        answer-file is the name of the answer file you want to generate. If you do not include a path to the answer file, the file is created under the directory from which the installation program is run.

        For example, start the installer in dry-run mode by typing the following:

            ogs-3.1.2-unix.sh -n 312-answer

        See Installation Command-Line Options for a list of command-line options you can specify here, if desired.

   - Windows systems:

     1. Open a Windows Command Prompt shell with Administrative privileges.

     2. At the command prompt, type:

            self-extracting-file-name -n answer-file

        answer-file is the name of the answer file you want to generate. If you do not include a path to the answer file, the file is created under the directory from which the installation program is run.

        For example, start the installer in dry-run mode by typing the following:

            ogs-3.1.2-windows.exe -n 312-answer

        See Installation Command-Line Options for a list of command-line options you can specify here, if desired.

   Note:

   Additional setup options are available. See Installation Command-Line Options.

   If you are installing on a 64-bit Windows system, run the installer with the `-j` option pointing to a 64-bit JDK.

   Depending on your user privileges and the version of Windows you are running, it may be necessary to run the installer as Administrator. In particular, if you will be configuring the domain as a Service as part of a Custom Installation (see next step) or after the installation, then you should run the installer as Administrator.

   After starting the installer, the Introduction page is displayed. Use the Next button to move through the installation process.

4. Choose Typical Installation in the Installation Type screen.

   It is not possible to use the Custom Installation path when generating an answer file for silent-mode installation.

5. Specify where to install GlassFish Server.

   The default installation directories are as follows:

   - Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems

         user-home-directory/glassfish3

   - Windows systems

         SystemDrive\glassfish3

   Make sure the directory you specify is empty before installing the product.

   The default installation directory is referred to as as-install-parent throughout the GlassFish Server documentation.

6. Specify whether to install and enable Update Tool.

   Update Tool is an administrative tool that enables you to install updates and add-on components to an existing GlassFish Server 3.1.2 installation. Update Tool can be installed during GlassFish Server installation or at a later time. For more information about Update Tool, see "Update Tool" in Oracle GlassFish Server Administration Guide.

   - If you are not installing Update Tool, deselect the Install Update Tool check box.

   - If you are installing Update Tool and your system accesses the Internet through a proxy, specify the proxy host and proxy port.

   - If you are installing Update Tool and do not require the automatic notifications of available updates after installation, deselect the Enable Update Tool check box.

   Note:

   Update Tool differs from Upgrade Tool, which is used to migrate the configuration and deployed applications from an earlier version of GlassFish Server to the current version. For more information about Upgrade Tool, see the Oracle GlassFish Server Upgrade Guide.

7. Review the Ready To Install selections and click Install to proceed with the installation.

   A progress bar is displayed as the answer file is created and an empty as-install-parent directory is created.

   Tip:

   The configuration results panel presents the recently executed command in the center section and this is a selectable text. The text can be copied on to a script for future automated runs of such commands.

8. Review the summary page and click Exit to exit the installer.

   Installation information is captured in log files. The names of the files are timestamp`-install.log` and timestamp`-install-summary.html`. On Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X systems, these files are generated by default in the `/tmp` directory. On Windows systems, these files are generated in the %TEMP% directory.

9. Proceed to the instructions in Reviewing the Installation Answer File.

### Reviewing the Installation Answer File

The answer file generated using the procedure described in Creating the Installation Answer File provides a number of system-specific parameters as well as parameters that you selected during dry-run mode installation. Values for some parameters can be edited as described in To Edit the Answer File.

The following example shows the contents of an answer file that was created during a dry-run mode installation. All default values were accepted during the installation.

Note:

The following example contains a complete answer file, where most of the parameters are not used in GlassFish Server 3.1.2. For an answer file template that contains only the elements required to perform a typical installation, see the Example 1-2.

Example 1-1 Example Answer File

    #openInstaller Dry Run Answer File. This File can be used as input to the
    openInstaller engine using the -a option.
    #Sun Jan 16 16:56:14 EST 2011
    InstallType.Option.INSTALL_AND_CONFIG=INSTALL_AND_CONFIG
    UpdateTool.Configuration.PROXY_PORT=
    SOAccountCreation.accountinfo.FIRSTNAME=
    ClusteredInstance.Configuration.CLUSTER_NAME=c1
    Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PASSWORD_REENTER=
    StandaloneInstance.Configuration.SERVER_HOST_NAME=localhost
    RegistrationOptions.regoptions.USE_EXISTINGACCT=USE_EXISTINGACCT
    Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PASSWORD=
    UpdateTool.Configuration.BOOTSTRAP_UPDATETOOL=true
    RegistrationOptions.regoptions.USERNAME=
    StandaloneInstance.Configuration.INSTANCE_NAME=instance1
    ClusteredInstance.Configuration.INSTANCE_NAME=instance1
    SOAccountCreation.accountinfo.EMAIL=
    ClusteredInstance.Configuration.SERVER_ADMIN_PORT=4848
    Domain.Configuration.CREATE_SERVICE=false
    ClusteredInstance.Configuration.CREATE_CLUSTER=false
    InstallUserType.Option.ADVANCED_USER=ADVANCED_USER
    UpdateTool.Configuration.ALLOW_UPDATE_CHECK=true
    SOAccountCreation.accountinfo.LASTNAME=
    RegistrationOptions.regoptions.CREATE_NEWACCT=CREATE_NEWACCT
    JDKSelection.directory.HIDDEN_JDK=
    SOAccountCreation.accountinfo.PASSWORD=
    ConfigType.Option.CREATE_CLUSTEREDINSTANCE=CREATE_CLUSTEREDINSTANCE
    JDKSelection.directory.JDK_LIST=
    ClusteredInstance.Configuration.SERVER_HOST_NAME=localhost
    SOAccountCreation.accountinfo.REENTERPASSWORD=
    JDKSelection.directory.JDK_TYPED_IN_CHOICE=false
    UpdateTool.Configuration.PROXY_HOST=
    InstallType.Option.INSTALL_ONLY=INSTALL_ONLY
    ConfigType.Option.CREATE_STANDALONEINSTANCE=CREATE_STANDALONEINSTANCE
    Domain.Configuration.HTTP_PORT=8080
    RegistrationOptions.regoptions.SKIP_REGISTRATION=SKIP_REGISTRATION
    Domain.Configuration.SERVICE_NAME=domain1Service
    ConfigType.Option.NO_CONFIGURATION=NO_CONFIGURATION
    Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_USER=admin
    JDKSelection.directory.JDK_FROM_LIST_CHOICE=false
    RegistrationOptions.regoptions.USERPASSWORD=
    SOAccountCreation.accountinfo.COUNTRY=
    InstallHome.directory.INSTALL_HOME=C\:\\glassfish3
    Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PORT=4848
    SOAccountCreation.accountinfo.COMPANYNAME=
    InstallUserType.Option.BASIC_USER=BASIC_USER
    ConfigType.Option.CREATE_DOMAIN=CREATE_DOMAIN
    InstallType.Option.CONFIG_ONLY=CONFIG_ONLY
    Domain.Configuration.START_SERVER=false
    Domain.Configuration.DOMAIN_NAME=domain1
    ClusteredInstance.Configuration.DOMAIN_NAME=domain1
    JDKSelection.directory.JDK_TYPE_IN=
    StandaloneInstance.Configuration.SERVER_ADMIN_PORT=4848
    SOAccountCreation.accountinfo.COUNTRY_DROP_DOWN=
    RegistrationOptions.regoptions.DUMMY_PROP=

Example 1-2 Answer File Template for GlassFish Server 3.1.2

    #openInstaller Dry Run Answer File. This File can be used as input to the
    openInstaller engine using the -a option.
    Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PASSWORD=
    Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PASSWORD_REENTER=
    Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PORT=4848
    Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_USER=admin
    Domain.Configuration.DOMAIN_NAME=domain1
    Domain.Configuration.HTTP_PORT=8080
    InstallHome.directory.INSTALL_HOME=C\:\\glassfish3
    UpdateTool.Configuration.ALLOW_UPDATE_CHECK=true
    UpdateTool.Configuration.BOOTSTRAP_UPDATETOOL=true
    UpdateTool.Configuration.PROXY_HOST=
    UpdateTool.Configuration.PROXY_PORT=8888

#### To Edit the Answer File

Some values in the answer file can be changed if desired. Such editing is strictly optional.

Before You Begin

Create the answer file as described in To Create the Installation Answer File.

1. Review the answer file.

   Review the values that will be used for silent installation.

2. Edit the answer file.

   Only the following default values can be changed:

   `InstallHome.directory.INSTALL_HOME=`as-install-parent

     Provide another directory name for GlassFish Server 3.1.2 installation files.

   `Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PASSWORD=`

     Provide a password for access to the Administration Console. This password is case sensitive.

   `Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PASSWORD_REENTER=`

     Provide the password confirmation for Administration Console. Make sure that this matches the value for `Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PASSWORD`.

   `Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_PORT=4848`

     Assign another port number to the Administration Console.

   `Domain.Configuration.ADMIN_USER=admin`

     Provide another user name for the administrator. This name is case sensitive.

   `Domain.Configuration.HTTP_Port=8080`

     Assign another port number to HTTP connections.

   `UpdateTool.Configuration.ALLOW_UPDATE_CHECK=true`

     Change value to `false` if you do not want Update Tool notifications.

   `UpdateTool.Configuration.BOOTSTRAP_UPDATE=true`

     Change value to `false` if you do not want to install the standalone Update Tool.

   `UpdateTool.Configuration.PROXY_HOST=`

     Assign a name to the proxy host.

   `UpdateTool.Configuration.PROXY_PORT=`

     Assign a port number to the proxy host.

   Note:

   Parameters not listed are system specific. Do not change system-specific parameters. Doing so will cause problems with the installation program.

### Installing in Silent Mode

The non-interactive installation program reads the specified answer file, checks for adequate disk space, and installs GlassFish Server based on the data in the answer file.

#### To Install Using Silent Mode

Before You Begin

- Create the answer file as described in To Create the Installation Answer File. Verify that the parameters in the answer file are set to the values that you want to use for silent installation, as described in Reviewing the Installation Answer File.

- Answer files generated using the GlassFish Server 3.1.2 installer are not backward-compatible with earlier versions of GlassFish Server including version 3.1.2.

1. Navigate to the directory that contains the self-extracting installer file and the installation answer file.

2. From the command line, type:

       self-extracting-file-name -a answer-file -s

   self-extracting-file-name is the name of the file that you downloaded during Creating the Installation Answer File.

   `-a` answer-file

     The name of the answer file that was generated according to the instructions in Creating the Installation Answer File. Ensure that you provide the complete path to the answer file.

   `-s`

     Runs the installer in silent mode.

   For example:

       ogs-3.1.2-unix.sh -a 312-answer -s

   When the prompt is returned, the silent installation is complete and the installation components are installed on your system.

Next Steps

Familiarize yourself with the instructions in the Oracle GlassFish Server Quick Start Guide. The guide explains how to perform basic tasks such as starting the server, accessing the Administration Console, and deploying a sample application.

## Installation Command-Line Options

The following options can be used when you run the installation program from the command line using the self-extracting installation file (`.sh` or `.exe`). Specify the desired options after typing the installation file name at the command prompt.

For example:

    ogs-3.1.2-unix.sh -a 312-answer -l log-directory -s

The options are as follows:

`-a` answer-file

  Run the installation program in silent mode using the answer file specified. Use this option with the `-s` option.

`-l` log-directory

  Write log information to this directory.

`-q`

  Set logging level to WARNING.

`-v`

  Runs the installation program in verbose mode, which can be useful for troubleshooting. Also sets the logging level to FINEST.

`-s`

  Run the installation program in silent mode.

`-j` javahome

  Use this directory for the JDK software installation.

`-n` answer-file

  Run the installation program in trial mode to generate the answer file for silent mode installation.

`-h` or `-help`

  Display the help message listing these options.