This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing single node Zephyr Enterprise Server 5.0 on Ubuntu Linux.

For multiple nodes clustered installation of Zephyr Enterprise or to use an external Database other than MySQL, please refer to the /wiki/spaces/ZEE50/pages/77824238Zephyr Enterprise Data Center installation guide.  

Before you begin

• Review all /wiki/spaces/ZEE50/pages/77856795system requirements thoroughly
• Ensure you have the license file (license.lic) as this will be required during the installation process.  If you do not have this license file, please contact your Zephyr Sales Account Manager or send an email to sales@getzephyr.com
• Download required software
  • Java: 
    • Java JDK 8u101 or higher
      • Downloaded from:
        • Ubuntu's default package manager
        • Oracle's download page here
  • MySQL:
    • 5.6.33 or higher
      
      • Downloaded from Ubuntu's package manager
    • MySQL Connector/J 5.1.41
      • Downloaded from here
  • Zephyr Enterprise 5.0 Linux Software:Download from here

Installing Java

Using Ubuntu's Package Manager

Step 1: Use Ubuntu's built-in package manager to download and install the Java JKD package by following the commands detailed below

sudo apt-get install python-software-properties
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install oracle-java8-installer

Step 2: Set the JAVA_HOME environment variables to point to the location where Java JDK version 8 was installed

Find the path using:

sudo update-alternatives --config java

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Using Oracle's download page and installing manually

Step 1: Execute the Java JDK installation with the command:

shell> rpm –ivh  jdk-8u101-linux-x64.rpm

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shell> java –version

Installing MySQL

Step 1: Install MySQL using the Ubuntu package installation tools

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The installation of Zephyr Enterprise software can be completed either via a GUI or via Command Line.

• GUI Install
• Command-line install

GUI Install

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gui gui

Step 1: Set permissions

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Once the setup file has been launched, the following Welcome screen will display automatically

 
Step 3: A quick reminder on the /wiki/spaces/ZEE50/pages/77856795Requirements needed to install and run Zephyr successfully 

 
Step 4: You will be prompted with the full EULA which will require acceptance of the terms stated before continuing

 
Step 5: After accepting the EULA, you will be prompted to enter the Zephyr Enterprise home directory. You will be notified of the required and available disk space

 
 
Step 6: Select the Server deployment option

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Step 8: The next step allows for the selection of Database. For Zephyr Enterprise Server installation, MySQL is the only option available. If you prefer to use another database, please contact your Zephyr Account Manager for information on how to upgrade to the Zephyr Enterprise Data Center

Step 9: This step allows you to customize the MySQL parameters. You will need to enter the URL for your MySQL database and the directory location of the JDBC driver

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shell> tail -f /opt/zephyr/tomcat/logs/catalina.out

Links

• /wiki/spaces/ZEE50/pages/77922781Zephyr Upgrade