Installing the Content Manager server
Install the Content Manager Server using the installer so that users can create, manage and assemble the Building Blocks used in Web sites and other channels. Note that many features and options in the installer do not work without additional configuration and/or implementation.
Note: For information on managing Content Manager users, or installing various parts of the Content Manager Server on different machines (scaling) see the implementor's documentation portal.
- Content Manager server prerequisites
This topic lists the required and supported software for the Content Manager server. In most cases, the installer will install a supported version of the required prerequisite if missing. - Setting up Oracle client software
If your Content Manager database is Oracle, you need to install and configure Oracle client software on the machine on which you intend to install Content Manager server. - Running the Content Manager server installer
Install Content Manager Server by running the installer. Note that many features and options in the installer do not work without additional configuration and/or implementation. - Software installed by Content Manager installer
A list of software components that you can install using the Content Manager installer. By default, the Content Manager installer installs all these software components, except for legacy features. - Installing the Content Manager server license file
You can install the Content Manager license file by placinglicense.xmlin the default location, or you can rename the file and/or change its location and specify these custom settings in the SDL Tridion MMC Snap-in. - Installing the Content Delivery license file on Content Manager
You need a Content Delivery license file on your Content Manager server to enable publishing; without the license file, users cannot publish content. - Configuring the Content Manager server
After you have installed the Content Manager you need to configure various parts of the Content Manager to get it up and running. - Configuring the WebDAV Connector
This section explains how to configure the server-side part of the WebDAV Connector. Use the WebDAV Connector to allow users to access Content Manager from a client that supports the WebDAV protocol. The basic installation requires you to configure the WebDAV Connector so that you can use Dreamweaver templating.