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Installing
Learn how to install, upgrade, and activate HCL® AppScan® Source.
Upgrading AppScan® Source
Using the AppScan® Source database migration utility
The AppScan® Source migration utility helps you transfer content from the AppScan Source database to AppScan Enterprise.
Installing and setting up the migration utility
Install and setup the migration utility before exporting and importing data.

Welcome
Welcome to the documentation for HCL® AppScan® Source.
What's New
Explore these new features that have been added to AppScan® Source - and note any features and capabilities that have been deprecated in this release.
Installing
Learn how to install, upgrade, and activate HCL® AppScan® Source.
- System requirements and installation prerequisites
- AppScan® Source deployment models
  This section describes three different deployment models and the components that comprise each model.
- Sample installation scenarios
  When installing AppScan® Source, it is important to follow the correct installation workflow. These topics guide you through the workflow involved in some sample installation scenarios.
- Upgrading AppScan® Source
  - Manually migrating data after upgrade
  - Using the AppScan® Source database migration utility
    The AppScan® Source migration utility helps you transfer content from the AppScan Source database to AppScan Enterprise.
    - Requirements and prerequisites
      Requirements and prerequisites for successful data migration.
    - Installing and setting up the migration utility
      Install and setup the migration utility before exporting and importing data.
    - Exporting data
      After setting up the migration utility, export data from AppScan® Source.
    - Importing data
      Import data exported from an AppScan® Source database into AppScan Enterprise.
  - Migrating to the current version of AppScan® Source
    This topic contains migration information for changes that have gone into this version of AppScan® Source. If you are upgrading from an older version of AppScan Source, be sure to note the changes for the version of AppScan Source that you are upgrading and all versions leading up to this current version.
- Advanced installation and activation topics
  This section describes advanced installation options and activation procedures.
- AppScan® Source silent installers
  The AppScan® Source custom installation wizard is used for creating silent installers.
- Activating the software
- Removing AppScan® Source from your system
  You can remove AppScan® Source from the Windows™ Control Panel or with a Linux™ uninstall script. The AppScan Source uninstall does not remove or back up an installed Oracle database. Deleting the AppScan Source user from an Oracle instance is a manual database administrative task.
Configuring
Learn how to configure applications, folders, and projects, and set attributes and properties in HCL® AppScan® Source.
Administering
Learn how to administer user accounts and permissions, audit user activity, and manage integrations in HCL® AppScan® Source.
Scanning
This section explains how to scan your source code and manage assessments in HCL® AppScan® Source.
Triage and analysis
Grouping similar findings allows security analysts or IT auditors to segment and triage source code problems. This section explains how to triage AppScan® Source assessments and analyze results.
Reporting
Security analysts and risk managers can access reports of select findings or a series of audit reports that measure compliance with software security best practices and regulatory requirements. This section explains how to create reports of aggregate finding data.
Extending product function
Learn how to extend the product to meet specific development requirements.
Reference
Review reference information for HCL® AppScan® Source, including using utilities, plug-ins, and APIs.
Troubleshooting and support
Self-help information, resources, and tools to help you troubleshoot issues while using HCL® AppScan® Source.

Installing and setting up the migration utility

Install and setup the migration utility before exporting and importing data.

Note: The migration utility must be installed on the system from which data is being exported.

Installing the migration utility on a Windows system

Login to the HCL Software License Management Portal and download migration_util_win.zip from the AppScan® Source download area to an appropriate and accessible location on your local system.
Extract the utility into the AppScan® Enterprise installation directory. The default location is C:\Program Files\HCL\AppScanSource\migration_util_win.

Installing the migration utility on a Linux system

Login to the HCL Software License Management Portal and download migration_util_linux.tar.gz from the AppScan® Source download area to an appropriate and accessible location on your local system.
Extract the utility into the AppScan® Enterprisee installation directory. The default location is: /opt/hcl/appscansource/migration_util_linux.

Add the migration utility folder to LD_LIBRARY_PATH:

export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:<<path>/migration_util_linux>

Uninstalling the migration utility

To uninstall the migration utility, delete the directory to which the utility was extracted.