This topic presents the following steps:
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“Installing Web Server Software” on page 18
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“Installing the Load Balancer Plug-in” on page 19
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“Creating a Load Balancer Configuration” on page 19
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“Starting Load Balancing” on page 20
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“Verifying Load Balancing” on page 20
Installing Web Server Software
If you already have Web Server software installed, and if you can identify a Web
Server instance to serve as the load balancer, note the location of this instance in the
file system and skip to “Installing the Load Balancer Plug-in” on page 19.
▼ To Install the Web Server Using the Java Enterprise System
Installer
If you are using Sun Java Enterprise System software, the Web Server is selected for
installation automatically when you choose to install the Load Balancer Plug-in.
However, you can also install Web Server software using these steps:
1. Launch the Java Enterprise System installer.
2. Select the Sun Java System Web Server component in the Component Selection
page.
3. Choose “Configure Now” to be prompted for Web Server Configuration during
installation.
4. When you are prompted, define a default Web Server instance.
Tip – Remember the port number you choose for this default Web Server instance.
This guide assumes that port 38000 is selected as the HTTP port for default
instance.
▼ To Install the Web Server for Stand-Alone Application
Server Installations
If you are using a stand-alone Application Server, or if you do not have access to the
Sun Java Enterprise System installer, install Web Server software using these steps:
1. Go to http://www.sun.com/downloads. Scroll down to the Web & Proxy
Servers heading and click Web Servers.
Steps
Steps
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