2.7. Automated Installation
2.7.1. Install Multiple Instances of JBoss EAP 6 (Installer)
Prerequisites
- Generate an automatic installation script using the Graphical or Text-based Installer:
Summary
Multiple identical instances of JBoss EAP 6 can be installed using an automatic installation script, generated during the installation process, using either the Graphical or Text-based installer. This topic covers the steps required to install JBoss EAP 6 using a generated script.
Procedure 2.11. Automated Installation
- In a terminal, run the following command to install JBoss EAP 6 using the automatic installation script:
java -jar jboss-eap-6.x.x-installer.jarauto.xmlNote
When you use the automatic installation script (auto.xml) for automated installation the installer by default will generate a prompt for entering all passwords.
Result
An identical instance of JBoss EAP 6 has been installed, based on the automatic installation script.
2.7.2. Use Automatic Installation Script (auto.xml) from Different Sources for Installing JBoss EAP 6
The installer can use the automatic installation script (
auto.xml) from any of the network locations irrespective of where it is being run. Thus the installer (jboss-eap-6.x.x-installer.jar) and the automatic installation script (auto.xml) can be located on different machines. This topic covers the steps to install JBoss EAP 6 automatically from a different network location.
- In a terminal type either of the following commands to specify the automatic installation script (present at a different network location) to your current network location.To access the installation script via HTTP, enter the following command, replacing
network-hostwith the hostname of the FTP or HTTP server andauto.xmlwith the filename of the installation script.java -jarjboss-eap-6.x.x-installer.jarhttp://network-host/auto.xmlTo access the installation script via FTP, enter the following command:java -jarjboss-eap-6.x.x-installer.jarftp://network-host/auto.xml
Result
JBoss EAP 6 is installed on your machine.
