Installation Requirements

Before you can run the installer on your Microsoft Windows or Linux system, you must log in as a user with appropriate permissions, and your system must meet the hardware and software requirements.

If you plan on installing in an existing installation environment, stop all processes that are using Java from TIBCO_HOME.

Installation Account Requirements

To install on Microsoft Windows or on UNIX, you must have the appropriate privileges. The privileges differ for different platforms.

  • Microsoft Windows - Only users with administrator privileges can install the TIBCO Enterprise Administrator. If you do not have administrator privileges, the installer exits. To install the product on a network drive, ensure that the account used for installation has the permission to access the network drive.
    Caution: On UAT enabled Windows platforms, non-default administrators may encounter permission issues in certain circumstances. To avoid permission issues, start TIBCO Universal Installer, with the Run as Administrator option.
  • UNIX - Any type of user—regular (non-root) user and super-user (root)—can install the product. A graphic environment such as CDE or X Windows is required to run the installer in the GUI mode.
  • Hardware Requirements
    Installation requires a substantial amount of system memory and disk space. Review the system memory and disk space requirements before you start installation.
  • Software Requirements
    Your system must meet the software requirements before you run the installer. Some software is required, and others optional.