The distribution you received is probably all you need to install the application onto a supported operating system.
With the version 3 release, the distribution you receive includes key required pieces (such as an application server, Java VM, and optionally a database). At the most basic level, you need only provide hardware with the required operating system. You can, of course, supply your own database and user directory, in keeping with the system requirements.
In This Section
- Your operating system should have a package manager (such as the RPM manager on Linux or pkgadd on Solaris) already installed. When installing, you'll invoke that manager to install the package that contains Jive SBS.
- Install the application package before you upgrade. You'll use the tools described here to move data into the new installation. You'll manage future upgrades by working with Jive Software and using the package manager.
- The application includes (and installs) a PostgreSQL DBMS, but you needn't use it. If you have a separate DBMS you want to use, you can specify its location when you're setting up the application after installation. You can also use your own user directory server.
- The distribution includes an application server; you won't need to install one.
High-Level Installation Steps
The following illustration lays out the high-level steps for installing Jive SBS and upgrading from a previous version. These steps are described in detail in this guide. Note that you're strongly encouraged to complete the database tasks described above before you start installing the application.
