1 Installation Overview

This chapter contains the following sections:

Installable Products
Installation Roadmap

Installable Products

You can install the following products using the Oracle WebLogic Server installer:

WebLogic Server and optional sub-components
Oracle Coherence and optional sub-components
Oracle Enterprise Pack for Eclipse (available only with some installers)

To get started with the installation, refer to Installation Roadmap.

Installation Roadmap

Table 1-1 describes the high-level tasks that are required to install WebLogic Server, and the optional Coherence and Enterprise Pack for Eclipse products.

Table 1-1 Tasks WebLogic Server Product Installation Procedure

Task	Description	Documentation
Step 1 - Obtain the appropriate installation file for your platform	If you ordered a WebLogic Server kit, it includes a DVD for installation. Otherwise, there are several ways for you to download the software. The installer you use depends on your platform and the products you want to install.	For information about the types of installers that are available, see Types of Installers. For information about how to download the software, see Product Distribution.
Step 2 - Complete the installation planning requirements	Ensure that your system environment meets the requirements for the installation. Also determine your Oracle Middleware home directory, and product installation home directories.	For installation requirements, see Installation Prerequisites. For information about installation home directories, see Selecting Directories for Installation.
Step 3 - Determine the appropriate installation mode for your situation	There are three installation modes: graphical mode, console mode, or silent mode.	See Installation Modes.
Step 4 - Determine the type of installation	There are two types of installation Typical or Custom. The type of installation depends on the products and sub-components you want to install.	For information about the installation types, see Choosing the Type of Installation. For information about each product and component, see Installable Product Components.
Step 5 - Install the software	Run the installation program in the desired installation mode. In each installation mode, you have the option to create a detailed installation log.	For instructions on how to create a detailed installation log, see Generating a Verbose Installation Log. For installation instructions, see the following chapter that is appropriate for the installation mode you want to use: Running the Installation Program in Graphical Mode. Running the Installation Program in Console Mode. Running the Installation Program in Silent Mode.
Step 6 - Create a WebLogic domain	Use the Fusion Middleware Configuration Wizard, WebLogic Scripting Tool, or the `unpack` command to create a WebLogic domain.	See Creating a WebLogic Domain.