Configuration using the configuration tool
The Spotfire Server configuration tool provides a clear path to a basic installation, and offers the most frequently used configuration options.
The configuration tool must be run by a Spotfire administrator. If the Spotfire administrator does not have access to the computer running Spotfire Server, or if the server cannot display graphics, the configuration tool can be run from a local computer.
- Opening the configuration tool
You can use the Spotfire Server configuration tool for the initial configuration of your Spotfire implementation, or for updating your configuration later on. - Creating the bootstrap.xml file
The bootstrap.xml file contains basic information that the server needs to connect to the Spotfire database and retrieve its configuration. It also contains identity information for the server. If more than one server is connected in a cluster, then each server will have its own bootstrap file. - Saving basic configuration data (authentication towards Spotfire database)
The Configuration page of the configuration tool shows the authentication type and the user directory for your installation. These instructions are for using the Spotfire database to authenticate users. - Creating an administrator user
To continue the installation process, the administrator must create an administrator user who has access to all the functionality in the Spotfire implementation. - Deploying client packages to Spotfire Server
To install and use the Spotfire Analyst client, Automation Services and Spotfire web clients, you must first deploy the Spotfire.Dxp.sdn (which includes files for the Analyst client and Windows web clients & Automation Services) and, optionally, the Spotfire.Dxp.netcore-linux.sdn (which includes support for Linux web clients & Automation Services) distribution file to the server. The client packages are also required for licenses to be shown in the administration interface.
Parent topic: Initial configuration
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