# Install License Server on UNIX

Use the following procedure to install License Server in text mode on UNIX platforms.

To install License Server on UNIX

1. Open a terminal in the directory in which you have placed the installer, and enter the following command:

       ./IDOLServer_VersionNumber_Platform.exe --mode text

   where:

   `VersionNumber` | is the software version number
   `Platform` | is the name of your UNIX platform

   NOTE: Ensure that you have execute permission for the installer file.

   The console installer starts and displays the Welcome screen.

2. Read the license information, pressing `Enter` to continue through the text. After you finish reading the text, type `Y` to accept the license terms.

3. Type the path to the location where you want to install the servers, or press `Enter` to accept the default path.

   The Installation Mode screen is displayed.

4. Type `2` and press `Enter` to select the Custom installation mode.
5. Type `N` and press `Enter` to skip the OEM installation step.
6. To install a new License Server, type `N` and press `Enter`.

7. Specify the following information, pressing `Enter` after each item:

   License Server ACI Port | The port that client machines use to send ACI actions to the License Server.
   License Server Service Port | The port by which you send service actions to the License Server. This port must not be used by any other service.
   licensekey.dat location | The location of your IDOL license key file (`licensekey.dat`), which you obtained when you purchased IDOL.

8. The Component Selection screen is displayed. Press `Enter`. When prompted, type `Y` for the components that you want to install. Specify the port information for each component, and then press `Enter`. Alternatively, leave the fields blank and press `Enter` to accept the default port settings. For more information, refer to the IDOL Getting Started Guide.

   NOTE: These ports must not be used by any other service.

   The Init Scripts screen is displayed.

9. Type the user that the server should run as, and then press `Enter`.

   NOTE: You must create the user before you run the installer.

   The Summary screen is displayed.

10. Verify your choices, then press `Y` to begin the installation.

    The selected components are installed.

11. Press `Enter` to finish the installation.

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