Borland^® Search 2009 Installation Instructions

For information on system requirements please see the Borland® Search 2009 Release Notes (ST_Search_Readme.html) available in the root directory on your installation image or DVD, and in the C:\Program Files\Borland\Borland Search default directory after the installation.

For an overview of the new features in the current release, see the What's New topic in StarTeam Help or the About This Release section in Chapter 1 of the Borland Search 2009 Administration Guide.

Installation Instructions

To install Borland Search on the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems:

Microsoft Windows

1. Save all modified files.
2. Close all running applications.
3. If installing from the DVD, select the menu option for Borland Search. Or, you can execute the installer's .exe file from Windows Explorer or a command prompt.
4. Follow the installation instructions in the installation wizard.

Linux

1. Save all modified files.
2. Close all running applications.
3. If installing from the DVD select the installation file. If installing from a compressed package decompress the install package.
4. Follow the installation instructions in the installation wizard.

Follow the post installation steps below.

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Post Installation Instructions

1. Set the JAVA_HOME Environment Variable

The Host server JAVA_HOME environment variable must be set for Borland Search to run on the Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems as described below.

Microsoft Windows

1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
2. Select Properties.
3. Select the Advanced tab.
4. Click the Environment Variables button.
5. Under System Variables, you should see the JAVA_HOME variable, and the value should be the location where the Java Runtime Environment is installed. If the variable it is not present, click the New button under System Variables. The New System Variable dialog box is displayed. Enter JAVA_HOME as the variable name, and the location where the Java Runtime Environment is installed as the variable value (example: C:\JRE1.6.0_10). Click OK.

Linux

The procedures for setting environment variables depend on the shell being used. Refer to your system administrator’s guide for correct procedures.

2. Set the Connector Port

Verify that port 8080 is free. If port 8080 is not free, you must reconfigure the application to use another port. To do so:

1. Open the file: [apache-tomcat install location]\conf\server.xml.
2. Locate the line beginning with <Connector port = “8080” and replace the “8080” with the desired port number.
3. Save the file.

After completing the installation and post installation steps on Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Solaris, follow the instructions in Chapter 2 of the Borland Search 2009 Administration Guide to configure Borland Search security and set up authentication for StarTeam and/or CaliberRM.

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Uninstalling Instructions

1.   Choose Start > Programs > Borland Search > Uninstall from the menu.

2.   In the Uninstall Borland Search wizard, click the Uninstall button.

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Licensing

Borland Search does not require an aditional license. However, you must have a license for the product(s) with which you want to use BorlandSearch.  

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Documentation

The documentation provided for Borland Search is listed below.  All documents can be found on the Start > Programs > Borland Search > Documentation menu.

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Getting Help

Visit Borland Technical Support at http://support.borland.com/.

Visit Borland at http://www.borland.com/.

When contacting support, be prepared to provide complete information about your environment, the version of the product you are using, and a detailed description of the problem.

For support on third-party tools or documentation, please contact the vendor of the tool.

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