Choosing the Installation Approach

The materials you have downloaded for your implementation (see Download the Materials) support two broad approaches to installing the server(s) that form the core of your implementation:

• You may step through the installation processes manually, maximizing your control over each step (but perhaps increasing the risk of manual error). For step-by-step instructions for each kind of server, start at Managing Installations Interactively.
• You may prepare a detailed answer file for (each of) your server(s), and then use a provided script to complete the installation(s) for you. This is especially helpful if you want a repeatable process, such as installing first in a test environment and then again in a production environment; or even holding your answer file(s) for re-use with future releases of FlexNet Manager Suite. Details for this approach start at Managing Scripted Installation.