Installing Rational Agent Controller on Windows

If you already have Rational Agent Controller (RAC) installed, and want to check what version it is, complete the following steps:
  1. Log on as an administrator.
  2. Find RAServer.exe in the bin directory of the Agent Controller installation.
  3. Right-click and select Properties.
  4. Select the Version tab.
  5. The version is listed as "File version". For example, if you already have the required version, this is displayed as 6.0.0.1. (For most versions, the "Product Version" under "Other information" has the same value.)
Start of changeTo install RAC 6.0.1 from the supplemental CD or DVD supplied with WebSphere Message Broker, refer to install.html supplied in the root directory of the RAC component on the CD or DVD. In addition to the instructions in install.html take note of the following points:
  • On the Java Runtime Environment page of the installation wizard, you must specify the location of the Java runtime file (java.exe). RAC requires a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) as a prerequisite, do not specify the JRE installed with WebSphere Message Broker for this purpose, you must use an alternative JRE.
  • On the Security page of the installation wizard, specify whether RAC will require encrypted and authenticated communications. If security is disabled, only the host list is used to control access to RAC. If security is enabled, clients are only able to connect to RAC if they contain the necessary certificates to authenticate RAC for Secure Socket Communications. Also, all clients are required to login to RAC for debugging broker flows.
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Stopping and starting the Rational Agent Controller service

When you have successfully installed Rational Agent Controller, the Rational Agent Controller service is started automatically on Windows. You can stop and start the service using the Services window. You are strongly recommended to change the Startup type from Automatic to Manual. If you do not use the flow debugger, stop the Rational Agent Controller service.