File integrity and safety with SHA checksum

Validate the authenticity and integrity of files downloaded from the Download Center 1 in the UI by verifying their SHA checksums. SHA checksum validation ensures file integrity by comparing the hash value generated for a file, against a unique, pre-generated checksum. Each file in the Download Center is accompanied by its own unique SHA checksum.

Overview

Run the downloaded file through the SHA256 algorithm to generate its hash value. Then cross-check this generated value with the unique SHA checksum value provided in the Download Center for that specific file. If the values are matching, it means the file is not corrupted and safe to install. If the values are not matching, it means the file is corrupted and cannot be trusted. This provides an additional layer of security for the downloadable files. You can run the SHA256 algorithm to generate the hash value for files.

You can also download files and their unique SHA checksum by opening the following URL:
https://hostname:port_number/twsd/api/v2/executable

After downloading the file, run the following command to generate the hash value for a specific file:

Get-FileHash path-to-file
sha256sum path-to-file
path-to-file
Specify the file name with its corresponding file path.

This generates a hash value for the selected file. Cross check this value with the value provided in the UI for that specific file.

To access the Download Center from the UI home page, navigate as follows: user icon > Download Center.