Install on Windows

The Window installation uses a Windows installer program.

Before you begin

Before you begin:
  • Determine the host_name of the server hosting HCL Connections™.
  • Get user access as the HCL Connections™ installer or higher administrative permissions, on both:
    • The host server.
    • The WebSphere Application Server Console.

Procedure

  1. Determine the Connections paths (customization_path and provision_path).
    1. Log in to the web interface of the WebSphere Application Server Console.
      The default address is: https://host_name:9043/ibm/console
    2. Expand Environment and click the WebSphere variables link.
      WebSphere Variables link
    3. Find the CONNECTIONS_CUSTOMIZATION_PATH in the variables list and record the value which will be referred to as customization_path from this point.
      Connections customization path variable
    4. Find the CONNECTIONS_PROVISION_PATH in the variables list and record the value which will be referred to as provision_path from this point.
      Connections provision path variable
  2. Stop the Common WebSphere enterprise application.
    1. Log in to the web interface of the WebSphere Application Server Console.
      The default address is: https://host_name:9043/ibm/console
    2. Navigate to Applications > Application Types > WebSphere enterprise applications.
      Websphere enterprise applications link
    3. Select the checkbox for Common from the list of applications and click Stop.
      Stop the Common application
      Figure 1. Dialog shown when Common application is stopped
      Message shown when the Common application is stopped
  3. Run install.exe.

    The installer, install.exe, is located in the root directory of the Tiny Editors for HCL Connections package.

    Note: The installer may require System Administrator privileges. If prompted, click Yes.
    Figure 2. Accept UAC prompt
    Windows User Access Control prompt requesting installation privileges
  4. Click Next on the Welcome screen.
    Installer Welcome screen
  5. Review the license agreement, select I accept the agreement and click Next.
    Installer license agreement screen
  6. Add the customization_path and provision_path to the relevant input fields and continue.
    Note: Default paths are initially provided.
    1. Input the provision_path with \webresources appended, into the Web Resources Provisioning field.
    2. Input customization_path into the Customization field.
    3. Click Next.
    Installer paths screen
  7. Review the installation details and click Install.
    Installer review screen
  8. Once the installation process is completed, click Finish.
    Installer summary screen
  9. Follow the post-customization steps to ensure the server cache is updated.
  10. Start the Common WebSphere enterprise application.
    1. Log in to the web interface of the WebSphere Application Server Console.
      The default address is: https://host_name:9043/ibm/console
    2. Navigate to Applications > Application Types > WebSphere enterprise applications.
      Websphere enterprise applications link
    3. Select the checkbox for Common from the list of applications and click Start.
      Start the Common application
      Figure 3. Dialog shown when Common application is started
      Message shown when the Common application is started
  11. Verify the install:
    1. Browse to the following URL: http://host_name_and_port/connections/resources/web/tiny.editors.connections/verify.html
      If the installation was successful, a confirmation message appears alongside the installed version numbers.
    2. Browse to the edit screen for a wiki or blog.
      If the installation was successful, the Tiny editors will be loaded.
    Note: If Tiny Editors for HCL Connections is not available, restart the Common enterprise application to force a cache update.