# Installation

# With Ingress Setup

Use this guide if the Application Launcher Server will connect to Ingress (local or remote).

This assumes that Ingress is properly installed on the same machine where the Application Launcher Server will be installed and is accessible. Choose among the installation methods:

# Installing through the Windows Installer Interface

  1. Double-click the installer file.

  2. In the setup wizard, click Next.

    Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen

  3. Read and accept the License Agreement, then click Next.

    End-User License Agreement

    End-User License Agreement

  4. Specify the installation directory. Click Change to set a different directory or click Next to use the default folder.

    Destination Folder

    Destination Folder

    Changing the Destination Folder

    Changing the Destination Folder

  5. Specify the port number or use the default value, 80, then click Next.

    Port Number

    Port Number

  1. Click Install to start the installation process.

    Alternatively, click Back to review any installation setting.

    Ready to Install

    Ready to Install

  2. The installer will set up all necessary files on the computer. Click Finish.

    Complete Installation

    Complete Installation

# Installing through the Command Line

  1. Open a command prompt with Administrator level privileges.

  2. Run the following command:

    Command Syntax
    msiexec /i <path_to_installer> /l*v <path_to_logfile> [/quiet] [/passive] <INGRESSURI> <INSTALLDIR> <SERVERPORT>
    Parameter Description
    /i Use this parameter for a normal installation
    <path_to_installer> Use this parameter to specify the path to the installer file
    /l*v Use this parameter to turn on logging of all information, including verbose output
    <path_to_logfile> Use this parameter to specify the path to the output log file
    /quiet Use this optional parameter to run the installation in silent mode, meaning no user interaction required
    /passive Use this optional parameter to run the installation in unattended mode, showing only a progress bar
    <INGRESSURI> Use this optional property to specify the Open iT Ingress URI where the Application Launcher Server will connect to; follow the http(s)://<ingress_hostname>:<ingress_port_number> format
    <INSTALLDIR> Use this optional property to specify the path where the Open iT files will be installed; the default path is C:\Program Files\OpeniT\Launcher
    <SERVERPORT> Use this optional property to specify the port number of the website; the default value is 80
    Command Parameters

Examples

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in unattended mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using the default directory and https://customer.openit.com as the Ingress URI:

Example 1
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi" /l*v "C:\install.log" /passive INGRESSURI=https://customer.openit.com

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in silent mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using a preferred installation directory and default port number:

Example 2
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi" /l*v "C:\install.log" /quiet INSTALLDIR="C:\AppLauncherServer"

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in unattended mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using the default directory and 82 as the port number:

Example 3
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi /l*v "C:\install.log" /passive SERVERPORT="82"

# Remote Ingress Setup

Use this guide if Ingress is installed remotely or on a separate machine than the Application Launcher Server. This assumes that Ingress is properly installed, accessible, and the URI is ready. Choose among the installation methods:

  1. Double-click the installer file.

  2. In the setup wizard, click Next.

    Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen

  3. Read and accept the License Agreement, then click Next.

    End-User License Agreement

    End-User License Agreement

  4. Specify the installation directory. Click Change to set a different directory or click Next to use the default folder.

    Destination Folder

    Destination Folder

    Changing the Destination Folder

    Changing the Destination Folder

  5. Specify the port number or use the default value, 80, then click Next.

    Port Number

    Port Number

  6. Specify the Open iT Ingress URI where the Application Launcher Server will connect to, then click Next.

    Ingress URI Details

    Ingress URI Details

    A warning prompt will appear if the Open iT Ingress is inaccessible. This may also occur if Open iT Ingress is not yet installed.

    Click Continue to proceed with the installation.

    Warning for Inaccessible Ingress URI

    Warning for Inaccessible Ingress URI

  7. Click Install to start the installation process.

    Alternatively, click Back to review any installation setting.

    Ready to Install

    Ready to Install

  8. The installer will set up all necessary files on the computer. Click Finish.

    Complete Installation

    Complete Installation

  1. Open a command prompt with Administrator level privileges.

  2. Run the following command:

    Command Syntax
    msiexec /i <path_to_installer> /l*v <path_to_logfile> [/quiet] [/passive] <INGRESSURI> <INSTALLDIR> <SERVERPORT>
    Parameter Description
    /i Use this parameter for a normal installation
    <path_to_installer> Use this parameter to specify the path to the installer file
    /l*v Use this parameter to turn on logging of all information, including verbose output
    <path_to_logfile> Use this parameter to specify the path to the output log file
    /quiet Use this optional parameter to run the installation in silent mode, meaning no user interaction required
    /passive Use this optional parameter to run the installation in unattended mode, showing only a progress bar
    <INGRESSURI> Use this optional property to specify the Open iT Ingress URI where the Application Launcher Server will connect to; follow the http(s)://<ingress_hostname>:<ingress_port_number> format
    <INSTALLDIR> Use this optional property to specify the path where the Open iT files will be installed; the default path is C:\Program Files\OpeniT\Launcher
    <SERVERPORT> Use this optional property to specify the port number of the website; the default value is 80
    Command Parameters

Examples

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in unattended mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using the default directory and https://customer.openit.com as the Ingress URI:

Example 1
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi" /l*v "C:\install.log" /passive INGRESSURI=https://customer.openit.com

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in silent mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using a preferred installation directory and default port number:

Example 2
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi" /l*v "C:\install.log" /quiet INSTALLDIR="C:\AppLauncherServer"

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in unattended mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using the default directory and 82 as the port number:

Example 3
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi /l*v "C:\install.log" /passive SERVERPORT="82"

# Without Ingress Setup

Use this guide if the Application Launcher Server will be standalone and no connection to Ingress will be made. Choose among the installation methods:

  1. Double-click the installer file.

  2. In the setup wizard, click Next.

    Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen

  3. Read and accept the License Agreement, then click Next.

    End-User License Agreement

    End-User License Agreement

  4. Specify the installation directory. Click Change to set a different directory or click Next to use the default folder.

    Destination Folder

    Destination Folder

    Changing the Destination Folder

    Changing the Destination Folder

  5. Specify the port number or use the default value, 80, then click Next.

    Port Number

    Port Number

  6. Click Next to skip the prompt for specifying the Open iT Ingress URI.

    Ingress URI Details

    Ingress URI Details

    Click Continue to proceed with the installation.

    Warning for Inaccessible Ingress URI

    Warning for Inaccessible Ingress URI

  7. Click Install to start the installation process.

    Alternatively, click Back to review any installation setting.

    Ready to Install

    Ready to Install

  8. The installer will set up all necessary files on the computer. Click Finish.

    Complete Installation

    Complete Installation

  1. Open a command prompt with Administrator level privileges.

  2. Run the following command:

    Command Syntax
    msiexec /i <path_to_installer> /l*v <path_to_logfile> [/quiet] [/passive] <INSTALLDIR> <SERVERPORT>
    Parameter Description
    /i Use this parameter for a normal installation
    <path_to_installer> Use this parameter to specify the path to the installer file
    /l*v Use this parameter to turn on logging of all information, including verbose output
    <path_to_logfile> Use this parameter to specify the path to the output log file
    /quiet Use this optional parameter to run the installation in silent mode, meaning no user interaction required
    /passive Use this optional parameter to run the installation in unattended mode, showing only a progress bar
    <INSTALLDIR> Use this optional property to specify the path where the Open iT files will be installed; the default path is C:\Program Files\OpeniT\Launcher
    <SERVERPORT> Use this optional property to specify the port number of the website; the default value is 80
    Command Parameters

Examples

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in unattended mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using the default directory and port number:

Example 1
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi" /l*v "C:\install.log" /passive

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in silent mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using a preferred installation directory and default port number:

Example 2
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi" /l*v "C:\install.log" /quiet INSTALLDIR="C:\AppLauncherServer"

To install OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi from C:\Installers in unattended mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\install.log, and using the default directory and 82 as the port number:

Example 3
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\OpeniTLauncherServer_x64.msi /l*v "C:\install.log" /passive SERVERPORT="82"

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