Installing and Upgrading the Application Server

New Installations

1. Review the Installable Version Release Notes.
2. Ensure that the Hardware Requirements are met.
3. Ensure that the Software Requirements#Required for Installation are met.
4. Configure the MySQL Server so it is ready for use.
5. Ensure that all database servers and web servers are configured to be in the same timezone, regardless of where they are geographically located.
6. Use the standard SoftwareAG webMethods installer to install the platform of your choice.
   Learn more:

   From the webMethods documentation page consult the respective Installation document.

7. For the very first server that is installed, Start the Application Server to verify that everything is working.
8. For subsequent servers, Configure Backend Services before startup.
9. Install the Platform License
10. Once installed, proceed to Configuring the Application Server

Upgrades

Important: These are instructions are for version 10.5 and later. If you are upgrading to 10.5, use the 10.5 Upgrade Process, instead.

1. If you have not already done so:
   • Review the Installable Version Release Notes.
   • Ensure that the Hardware Requirements are met.
   • Ensure that the Software Requirements#Required for Installation are met.
   • Backup the platform databases.
2. Use the standard SoftwareAG installer to install the 10.5 platform.
   Learn more: In webMethods documentation page see the 9.9 Installation document.
3. Start the Application Server
4. When done, proceed to Configuring the Application Server