Prepare to Install

Before you install BusinessObjects Enterprise, perform the following actions:

Obtain a general understanding of the installation process and the different options available. See the sections Deployment Checklist and Installation Order.
Review your system to ensure that it meets the basic requirements for a CA Business Intelligence installation. See System Requirements.
Ensure that all computers that your BusinessObjects Enterprise deployment uses can communicate with one another across your network. See Network Requirements.
Decide which BusinessObjects Enterprise components to install, and which of your own components to integrate. For more information about determining your needs and planning requirements, see the Architecture section of this guide and your CA Technologies product documentation.
Determine the location of the components that you want to install. These components include the specific subnet, computer, database, security, or cluster systems that are required to run your system.
Decide which installation method to use. See Installation Types.
Review the installation checklists.

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