Novell exteNd Messaging Platform 5.2

Installation Instructions

Before you install the Novell exteNd Messaging Platform, please make sure that you have the MP.jar or MP.exe file and (optionally) a valid license that you received when you purchased this product.

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Supported Platforms

The Novell exteNd Messaging Platform 5.2 is currently supported on Solaris 2.5.1 and up (Sparc), Redhat Linux, Windows XP and Windows 2000/2003.

System Requirements

On Unix systems, you will need a JRE to launch the installation program. The Novell exteNd Messaging Platform installs JRE 1.4.2 on you system and configures it to use the Novell exteNd Messaging Platform's ORB.

Installation Steps

The following steps are required to install the Novell exteNd Messaging Platform.

  1. Run the MP Installer

  2. Software License Agreement

  3. Choose Destination Directory

  4. Pre-Installation Summary

  5. Installation

  6. License Key

  7. JMS Database Configuration

  8. Summary of the installation

Step 1: Run the MP Installer

The Novell exteNd Messaging Platform has been packaged for installation using InstallAnywhereTM. Start the installation as follows:

on Windows:     launch 'MP.exe'

on Unix   :     run 'java -cp MP.jar install'

The following window will be displayed. Clink on "Next".

Step 2: Software License Agreement

The next step is to read and accept all the terms of the Novell exteNd Messaging Platform binary code evaluation License Agreement. Once you have read and accepted the license agreement, select the "I accept the terms of the License Agreement" button at the bottom of the screen and click "Next".

Step 3: Choose Destination Directory

The installation will now prompt you for a destination directory. You can either accept the already selected destination or enter a new one.

Step 4: Pre-Installation Summary

Review the installation options. Once satisfied, client "Next".

Step 5: Installation

Please be patient while the Novell exteNd Messaging Platform is installed on your system.

Step 6: License Key

Select the product configuration. If you select "Messaging Server" you will need to enter a valid license key in the field at the botton of the screen. Once you are done, click "Next".

Step 7: JMS Database Configuration

Configure the database for the JMS server. If you want the installation program to create database tables, you must select the "Create JMS server database tables" box. JDBC drivers are not included with the Novell exteNd Messaging platform so you may need to set the CLASSPATH using the "Set CLASSPATH" button. Once you are done, click "Next".

Step 8: Installation Complete

The installation is complete. Click "Done" to exit the program.

Uninstallation

The following steps are required to uninstall the Novell exteNd Messaging Platform 5.2.

  1. Run the uninstall program

  2. Uninstall

  3. Uninstall complete

Step 1: Run the uninstall program

The uninstall program is located in the UninstallerData directory below the root installation directory where you install the Novell exteNd Messaging Platform (e.g. C:\Program Files\Novell\exteNd5\UninstallerData. Start the uninstall program as follows:

on Windows:     launch 'Uninstall Messaging Platform.exe'

on Unix   :     run 'java -cp uninstaller.jar uninstall'

The uninstall program displays the welcome screen shown below. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 2: Uninstall

Please be patient while the software is uninstalled.

Step 3: Uninstall complete

Uninstallation is complete. Click "Done" to exit from the uninstall program.



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