Download on windows then instal on Linux

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sl@my-rialto

Dear gurus,

I am trying to learn Java EE 5.

First I would like to set up a Linux server (the server would be on LAN and
not familiar with Linux), then instal GlassFish on it (never instal a
software on Linux before). :-(

I am going to download GlassFish (Linux version) using my XP, then install
in on the Linux machine. Would this be a problem ?

Thanks.

(My god, I don't know when I can get the Linux machine to be connected to
LAN).
 
L

Lew

sl@my-rialto said:
Dear gurus,

I am trying to learn Java EE 5.

First I would like to set up a Linux server (the server would be on LAN and
not familiar with Linux), then instal GlassFish on it (never instal a
software on Linux before). :-(

Glassfish comes with installer packages that work on Linux. Read the docs
first, then follow the instructions. It isn't too bad, but as a first-timer
you should allow plenty of time and arm yourself with lots of patience and
transcendent calm.
I am going to download GlassFish (Linux version) using my XP, then install
in on the Linux machine. Would this be a problem ?

Do you mean Windows XP? That seems like taking the long road.
(My god, I don't know when I can get the Linux machine to be connected to
LAN).

You plug in a cable or WiFi adapter and Bob's your uncle.
 
D

David Segall

sl@my-rialto said:
Dear gurus,

I am trying to learn Java EE 5.

First I would like to set up a Linux server (the server would be on LAN and
not familiar with Linux), then instal GlassFish on it (never instal a
software on Linux before). :-(

I am going to download GlassFish (Linux version) using my XP, then install
in on the Linux machine. Would this be a problem ?

Probably. Linux tries to be as user friendly as possible so your
distribution will have a method of installing packages comparable to
the Windows installers that you are accustomed to. They are usually
configured to look for installation packages on specified servers. I
can install GlassFish on my Ubuntu system by starting the Synaptic
Package Manager from the System menu and searching for "glassfish".

If you know exactly what you are doing you will achieve the same
result by using your XP box as the source of the package but why
invite the extra trouble? If your XP box is on the same LAN and can
reach the Internet then your Linux box can install GlassFish directly
from the Internet.
Thanks.

(My god, I don't know when I can get the Linux machine to be connected to
LAN).

If the Linux distribution that you install does not automatically
connect you to the LAN and the Internet try a couple of different
distributions. If that doesn't work change your hardware! If you are
trying to learn Java EE5 then you don't want to have to learn the
intricacies of Linux drivers as well.

This raises a different point. Why bother with a Linux server now? You
can install GlassFish on any Windows box.
 
K

Ken

Dear gurus,

I am trying to learn Java EE 5.

First I would like to set up a Linux server (the server would be on LAN and
not familiar with Linux), then instal GlassFish on it (never instal a
software on Linux before). :-(

I am going to download GlassFish (Linux version) using my XP, then install
in on the Linux machine. Would this be a problem ?

Thanks.

(My god, I don't know when I can get the Linux machine to be connected to
LAN).

I use Ubuntu. It is a good version of Linux (although there are many
good versions) and currently it is the most popular you can get Ubuntu
here: http://www.ubuntu.com/GetUbuntu/download

The people at Ubuntu forums can provide detailed instructions
(although starting with the available documentation is always a good
idea) Ubuntu forums are here: http://ubuntuforums.org/

Installing Glass fish is very easy it is only a few mouse clicks.

If you are doing development work you can also download and install
Netbeans which includes the GlassFish server (however that server is
not a stand alone solution and only runs AFAIK for as long as the IDE
is open and the program running in it. But for development it is very
useful and mindless).

For a network connection as someone already mentioned you just need to
plug a network cable in (well in most cases). In many ways Ubuntu is
easier than Windows. Also if you arn't in a big rush at the end of
October the next version which will offer some very interesting
features. If you install before that point and upgrade some of these
features will not be added automatically (the ext4 file system and the
new very quick boot-loader among them).

Good luck.
 
L

Lew

Ken said:
If you are doing development work you can also download and install
Netbeans which includes the GlassFish server (however that server is
not a stand alone solution and only runs AFAIK for as long as the IDE
is open and the program running in it. But for development it is very
useful and mindless).

The Glassfish that comes with NetBeans is exactly the same as you would get
separately, and is perfectly capable of running standalone. That's how I get
my GF updates, and I run it standalone (on Ubuntu also, BTW) just fine.
 

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