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Version: Release 24.1

Trial install

This topic describes how to install a trial version of Release.

System requirements​

Before installing Release, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements. For more information, see Requirements for installing Release.

Obtain the trial software​

  1. Go to https://info.digital.ai/release-trial-free.html.
  2. Enter your details, click Start Free Trial, and download the ZIP file containing the trial software.
  3. Check your email for a trial license key.

Extract the Release server ZIP file​

  1. Log in to the computer where you want to install Release, create an installation directory such as /opt/xebialabs/xl-release or C:\Program Files\Release (referred to as XL_RELEASE_SERVER_HOME).
  2. Copy the Release server ZIP file to the directory.
  3. Extract the ZIP file in the directory.

Run the server setup wizard​

To install the Release server:

  1. Open a command line prompt or terminal.

  2. Navigate to the XL_RELEASE_SERVER_HOME/bin directory, and execute the appropriate command:

    Operating systemCommand
    Microsoft Windowsrun.cmd -setup
    Unix-based systemsrun.sh -setup

  3. For trial purposes, you can type yes when prompted with Do you want to use the simple setup?. You can also choose a manual setup. for more information on running a simple or manual setup, see Choose an installation type.

  4. To stop the setup wizard at any time, type exitsetup. All changes to the configuration will be discarded.

Start Release​

To start the Release server:

  1. Open a command prompt or terminal.
  2. Navigate to the XL_RELEASE_SERVER_HOME/bin directory, and execute the appropriate command:
    Operating systemCommand
    Microsoft Windowsrun.cmd
    Unix-based systemsrun.sh
  3. When the installation is complete, the installer displays the URL where you can access Release. The default is: http://localhost:5516.

Install the license​

You are prompted to paste your license key:

  1. Check your email for the Release trial license key and copy and paste it in the text box.
  2. Click Install license.

Notes:

  • If you did not receive a trial license key to your specified email, check your spam folder. If the license key is not in your spam folder, contact Support.
  • For licensing information and how to upgrade to an enterprise license, see Release licensing.

Get started​

Learn more about how to configure and use Release in Get started with Release.