Installer Overview
The installer allows you to run in different mode:
- GUI mode
- Console mode
GUI mode
In GUI mode, the installer presents a wizard that allows you to make your choices about product configuration and component selection.
When you start the installer by simply execute it, GUI mode is used.
Console mode
Console mode allows you to run the installer from a command line.
It is useful on system where a graphic environment is not available.
Required and Optional Third Party Components
Depending on the tasks you wish to perform, you must install one or more other third party components.
Required and Optional Components
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 1.6.0 or higher | Required. Oracle JDK 1.6.0 is required to start the GreenVulcano Universal Installer. |
| JBoss 5.1.0 GA | Optional. JBoss 5.1.0 GA Application Server is part of the installation process but you can choose to not install it using your already existing installtion. Please note that different versions are not supported and the installer will exit. |
GreenVulcano Universal Installer
GreenVulcano® ESB is based on GreenVulcano Universal Installer 1.0.0 which supports multiple GV_HOME installation on a system and will have a screen asking whether to use a new or an existing JBoss 5.1.0 GA installation.
When installing GreenVulcano® ESB, you should always use the same JBoss 5.1.0 GA installation simply choosing "Custom Installation" deselecting the "JBoss AS 5.1.0.GA" package and selecting your JBOSS_HOME when asked.
Available Installation Options
Running the GreenVulcano Universal Installer the following options are available for certain platforms in both Console and GUI mode:
| Platform | Options | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Linux x86 | -java-home -console |
JRE directory which point to desired bin/java executable. Run the installer in console mode. |
| Linux x86-64 | -java-home -console |
JRE directory which point to desired bin/java executable. Run the installer in console mode. |
| Solaris (SPARC) (64-bit) | -java-home -console |
JRE directory which point to desired bin/java executable. Run the installer in console mode. |
| Solaris (x86-64) | -java-home -console |
JRE directory which point to desired bin/java executable. Run the installer in console mode. |
| IBM AIX (PPC64) | -java-home -console |
JRE directory which point to desired bin/java executable. Run the installer in console mode. |
| Microsoft Windows (all) | no options | The installer is available only in GUI mode without specifying any options. |
Uninstalling GreenVulcano ESB
To uninstall your GreenVulcano® ESB you can simply navigate through the Uninstaller directory located under your GV_HOME path and invoke:
java -jar GreenVulcano_Uninstaller.jar
In case you have multiple GV_HOME on your system in the same INSTALL_PATH that sharing the same JBoss 5.1.0 GA installation please leave the "Force deletion of" checkbox unselected.
Please note: The "Force deletion of" checkbox if selected will remove all the files and directories under your INSTALL_PATH.
