Installing Windows Engines
To install GridServer Engine on a Windows system:
1. | Log in to the GridServer Administration Tool, go to the top navigation bar, and click the Downloads icon. |
2. | Click the link to download the 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) Engine installer. This downloads a file named DSEngineInstall.msi or DSEngineInstall64.msi . |
3. | If you are using HTTPS, you might need to copy ssl.pem and ssl.keystore to the target installation directory, see Configuring SSL. |
4. | Run the msi installer file, or save it and move it to another machine. |
5. | Click Next on the installer screen. |
6. | Select the location for the installation. This is c:\TIBCO\DataSynapse by default. Click Next. |
7. | Specify the URL of the Manager containing the Primary Director. This must begin with http:// or https:// and include the port number (8000 by default.) Click Next. ![]() |
GridServer Manager URL
8. | Enter the user name and password that must be used to run the Engine’s Windows service. Leave the fields blank to use the Local System account. Click Next. |
Note: Using the Local System account to run the Engine service is discouraged.
9. | If you want to enable Engine Daemon authentication during installation, see Enabling Engine Daemon Authentication. |
10. | To confirm the installation, click Next and then click Close to exit the installer. |