Preparing for Installation

When preparing to install Java CAPS you must consider the computer systems on which you plan to the Suite components, along with gathering important information that you must decide upon before performing the installation.

What Must Be Determined Before You Start the Installation Process

• Select the system that will host the Repository.

• Select the system(s) that will serve as Domains. It is possible for the same system to serve both as a Repository and a Domain. Whether you decide to do this depends on the requirements of your installation. Contact Sun Support if you need assistance making this determination.

• Select the system(s) that will host NetBeans IDE.

• Determine which add-on applications you require.

• Ensure that each system that you select meets the system requirements for Java CAPS. For more information on resource requirements, see System Requirements.

What Information is Required Before You Start the Installation Process

• The default Java CAPS “Administrator” password for Windows installations. For more information see Default "Administrator" User Name.

• The name of each system where a Repository or Domain will be installed. For more information see Repository Names and User Names.

• Confirmation that you have 10 consecutive ports available for the Repository installation (the default is 12000-12009). You will need the base port number later when you connect to the Repository.

  Note - Make sure that the port number is not in use. To determine which ports are in use, type: netstat —a | find port_number.