Install from a LAN

 

There are two ways to put WebSphere MQ installation files on a LAN server for easier access:

• We can make the WebSphere MQ Server CD-ROM drive shareable

• We can copy the installation files from the CD to a server... do this...

  1. Create a folder on the LAN server to store the installation files. For example:

     md m:\instmqs

  2. Load the WebSphere MQ Server CD. If autorun is enabled, the WebSphere MQ Installation Launchpad window is displayed. Select Cancel to close this window.

  3. Copy the entire CD to the installation folder. For example:

     xcopy e:\*.* m:\instmqs /e

  4. Give all licensed users access to the folder that now contains the CD image. In this example, users need access to the m: drive.

  5. From a remote machine:

     1. Map the shared resource to a drive letter. We can use the net use command, or Windows Explorer.

     2. Change to the installation folder.

     3. Type setup, then press Enter.

The WebSphere MQ Launchpad is now launched.

Follow the installation instructions given in Installing using the launchpad to install WebSphere MQ using the Launchpad.

 

Parent topic:

WebSphere MQ Server installation methods