Windows 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 cURL

   Script: npm install curl

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

   Script: curl -o <Download Location>\VirtServer-x64-3.17.0.exe

   
   https://dl.eviware.com/virtserver/3.17.0/VirtServer-x64-3.17.0.exe
3. 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.

   Script: <Download Location>\VirtServer-x64-3.17.0.exe -q -Dservice.install=true -Dservice.autostart=true

4. 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: 'Start-Sleep -Seconds 60'

5. Login to VirtServer

   Script: <Installation Directory>\SmartBear\VirtServer-3.17.0\bin\virtserver-cli.bat -logi-s 127.0.0.1:9090 -u defaultUser -pw svp4ever

6. Apply for a VirtServer License from SLM using CLI

   Script: <Installation Directory>\SmartBear VirtServer-3.17.0\bin\virtserver-cli.bat -activatelicense -licenseaccesskey <Access Key> -licenseissuer SLM

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

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

   Script: <Installation Directory>\SmartBear\VirtServer-3.17.0\bin\virtserver-cli.bat -logout -s 127.0.0.1:9090

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