Linux Installation

1. Optional - Depending on the environment, there may be a need to install additional tools to run VirtServer.

   For example, if you need to download ReadyAPI you will need a tool like wget

   Script: sudo apt-get install wget

2. Use an appropriate tool (e.g wget) to download a version of VirtServer.

   Script: wget https://dl.eviware.com/virtserver/3.17.0/VirtServer-x64-3.17.0.sh

3. Optional - You may need to set permissions on file to allow installation

   Script: chmod a+x VirtServer-x64-3.17.0.sh

4. Install VirtServer from the downloaded location
   • When installing VirtServer, there are additional parameter options that can be specified. For example, you may want to install and start VirtServer as a service.
   • Optional: If installing VirtServer on a Linux Machine, you need to do additional configuration. For details, refer to this link.

   Script: sudo sh VirtServer-x64-3.17.0.sh q -Dservice.install=true -Dservice.autostart=true

5. Running services may take a few seconds before it becomes available so you may want to have (an optional) delay before running the next step

   Script: sleep 3'

6. Login to VirtServer

   Script: sudo sh /opt/SmartBear/VirtServer-3.17.0/bin/virtserver-cli.sh -login -s 127.0.0.1:9090 -u defaultUser -pw svp4ever

7. Apply for a VirtServer License from SLM using CLI

   Script: sudo sh /opt/SmartBear/VirtServer-3.17.0/bin/virtserver-cli.sh -activatelicense -licenseaccesskey <Access Key> -licenseissuer SLM

   To get a license access key, refer to this link.

8. Use the VirtServer CLI (virtser-cli.sh) to deploy and manage virtual services For more information on CLI Utility, refer to this link
9. Logout of VirtServer

   Script: sudo sh /opt/SmartBear/VirtServer-3.17.0/bin/virtserver-cli.sh -logout -s127.0.0.1:9090

See Also

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