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Installing SDL Contenta S1000D on a Contenta Explorer client

Before you begin

Before you begin this installation task, install and log in to Contenta Explorer. If you cannot log in and use the product's features, resolve these issues before installing SDL Contenta S1000D. When Contenta Explorer is functioning properly, proceed with the installation. Refer to the SDL Contenta Installation topics in this documentation for more information.

About this task

This task describes how to install SDL Contenta S1000D on a Contenta Explorer client.

You may opt to install one client and create a response file that can be used perform silent installs on identically configured Contenta Explorer clients. See Installing SDL Contenta S1000D on Contenta Explorer Clients - Silent Mode.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the client computer with administrator privileges.
  2. Using Windows or a third-party utility, mount the Contenta S1000D installation ISO file.
  3. Double-click install.exe on the mounted installation ISO file.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Click I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and then click Next.
  6. To install and configure styles and schemas for Arbortext Editor, do one of the following:
    1. Click Yes, let the installer copy files and configure my system (recommended)
    2. Click No, I will manually copy and configure my system later.
  7. In the Choose Web Server/Port Number panel, do the following:
    1. Select https: if your Contenta Web server is secure (SSL) or http: if your Contenta Web server is non-secure.
    2. Enter the name of your Contenta Web server.
    3. Enter the port on which the Contenta Web server is running.
    4. Click Next.
  8. Review the installation details, and then click Install.
  9. When installation is complete, click Done.
  10. Ensure that a browser supported by Contenta S1000D is set as the default browser for the client machine.
    Consult the Contenta S1000D Platform Requirements for the list of supported browsers.