Chapter 4. New Installation
4.1. Pre-Requisites
The JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 binaries require around 500MB of disk space. The main requirement of the Platform is RAM. At least 4GB is necessary to comfortably run a 64-bit developer workstation running the production server profile with JBoss Developer Studio. A 32-bit JVM uses less resources than a 64-bit JVM, but does not provide large heaps. A server with 2GB and swap space can be used for testing and development.
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform requires Java JDK1.6.
4.1.1. Hardware, Operating System, and JVM Requirements
Hardware Requirements
The following table details the minimum hardware requirements for a JBoss Enterprise Application Platform installation that allows for all examples to be run correctly.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium 1 GHz or faster for simple applications |
| Hard disk space | 1.5 GB |
| System RAM | 1.5 GB |
Supported Operating Systems
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5 is supported on any Operating System with a certified JVM. The Native components are supported only on Supported Operating Systems. See the JBoss Support Policy for certified JVMs and Supported Operating Systems: http://www.jboss.com/products/platforms/application/supportedconfigurations/.
4.1.2. Configuring Your Java Environment
Enterprise Application Platform 5 requires a Java 6 JDK or JRE. Refer to Appendix C, Installing a Java Development Kit on Red Hat Enterprise Linux for instructions on JDK 1.6 installation.
