Installing the Plug-in Using a Local Update Site or Directory

You can install TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks™ Plug-in for Database from within TIBCO Business Studio using a local site or directory maintained by your organization.

Prerequisites

Ensure that the software package is downloaded from the TIBCO download site and stored in an appropriate location, such as a local update site or a directory. The default package name has the format <plugin_name>_<version>_p2installer.zip.

Procedure

  1. Start TIBCO Business Studio if it has not already been started.
    • On Microsoft Windows, click Start > All Programs > TIBCO > TIBCO_HOME > TIBCO Business Studio <version> > Studio for Designers.
    • On Linux or macOS, run the TIBCO Business Studio executable located in the TIBCO_HOME/studio/<version>/eclipse directory.
  2. On the menu bar, click Help > Install New Software to open the installation wizard.
  3. On the Install page, click Add to add a new update site you want to work with.
    Note: Only one update site can be added at a time. Repeat the following steps to add multiple repositories that contain the downloaded software packages.
    You can manage the list of software sites using the TIBCO Business Studio menu Window > Preferences > Install/Update > Available Software Sites.
    1. In the Add Site dialog box, click Archive and locate the Eclipse plug-in installation package you want to install, and then click Open.
      The selected plug-in installation package is added to the Location field.
    2. Provide a name for the repository. For example, specify the name as TIBCO Plugin Update Site for <plug-in>. Click OK.
      The plug-in installation package is added to the list of available software on the Install page.
  4. On the Install page, select the plug-in you want to install. Click Next.
    Note: You can select more than one plug-in from the list to install multiple plug-ins at the same time.
  5. On the Install Details page, review the components you want to install. Click Next.
  6. On the Review Licenses page, review and accept the license agreement.
  7. To start the installation, click Finish.

What to do next

After installing the software, restart TIBCO Business Studio. This restart is necessary for the software to install completely.