Preparation
Prepare to install the Spotfire environment by downloading the required software from the TIBCO eDelivery website (both server and deployment software). You must also collect the required system properties, and set up the Spotfire database on your database server.
Note: Make sure that your
system fulfills the requirements listed on the
Spotfire
Server System Requirements page.
- Plan and collect required system information
To set up the Spotfire database, and to install and configure Spotfire Server, you must have information about the existing systems at your site. - Downloading installation software
To install or update Spotfire Server you must download all of the required software components to the computer that will run the server. - Downloading hotfixes
It is recommended to always keep your Spotfire environment up-to-date. By always applying the latest service pack release (the third version number, e.g., 11.4.x) for your Spotfire Server version, you ensure that you get the latest bug fixes, third-party component updates, and security updates. In some situations, a version can also be provided with hotfixes that are applied separately. - Spotfire database setup
If you plan to set up the Spotfire database using the command line command create-db, then you must install Spotfire Server first to get access to the command-line configuration commands. If you plan to set up the Spotfire database using the scripts included in the installation packet, then set up the Spotfire database before running the server installer.