Welcome
Installing
An HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) installation consists of a Deploy server, a database server, and at least one agent.
Uninstalling
Learn how to uninstall the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server, and agent.
Uninstalling the server
To uninstall the server, stop the server and then delete the main directory for the server.

Release Notes
This section includes what's new, defect fixes, and deprecations and removals in all releases.
System Requirements
This document includes information about the hardware, containers, prerequisite software, supported operating system, and database requirements with component level detail for the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy).
Getting Started
Quickly become productive with HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy).
Installing
An HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) installation consists of a Deploy server, a database server, and at least one agent.
- Firewall and communication configuration
  This topic describes the communication between the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) components, the firewall, and the ports involved in the communication.
- Installing the server database
  You must install a supported database before you install HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy). The database parameters such as database name, database username, and connection information are required at the time of Deploy installation.
- Installing the DevOps Deploy server
  The server provides services such as the user interface used to configure application deployments, the security service, and the artifact repository, among others. Installing the server involves specifying configuration information for the server, such as the ports that the server uses.
- Installing with Kubernetes
  The HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server can be installed in a cloud-based environment, as a containerized server cluster, managed by Kubernetes. Deploy works with Kubernetes to simplify application deployment and manage versions in the containers.
- Installing agents
  You can install agents from the server or from the command line on the agent system. To configure a failover server for an agent, you must install the agent from the command line.
- Installing agent relays
  An agent relay is a communication proxy for agents that are located behind a firewall or in another network location. You can install agent relays in interactive mode or in silent mode.
- Starting DevOps Deploy
  Both UNIX™ and Windows™ installations require the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server and at least one agent. Also, make sure that the appropriate driver is installed and configured.
- Installing and uninstalling test fixes (patches) from the server
  Test fixes are provided to correct specific issues. They are applied to the server as patches.
- Uninstalling
  Learn how to uninstall the HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server, and agent.
  - Uninstalling the server
    To uninstall the server, stop the server and then delete the main directory for the server.
  - Uninstalling agents
    To uninstall the agent, stop it, remove its service and registry keys, and delete its files.
Upgrading and Migrating
Stay updated with latest features and functionalities by upgrading HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) server, agents, and relays. This section also provides instruction on how to migrate your Deploy instance.
Integrating
HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) supports integrations with other IBM® and HCL products, products from others, and certain cloud systems.
Administering
Learn how to administer settings in HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) elements and communication between the elements.
Managing Security
HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) uses a flexible team-based and role-based security model that maps to your organizational structure.
Modeling Software Deployment
Modeling software deployment in HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy) includes configuring components and component processes and adding those components to applications. Then, you use processes to deploy the components to environments.
Deploying
Learn how to deploy applications in HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy).
Reporting
Provides several different deployment and security reports.
Extending Product Function
Learn how to extend the function of HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy).
Troubleshooting and Support
Learn how to troubleshoot some common issues with HCL DevOps Deploy (Deploy).
Security Considerations
You can act to ensure that your installation is secure and set up user access controls.

Uninstalling the server

To uninstall the server, stop the server and then delete the main directory for the server.

Procedure

Stop the server.
See Starting and stopping the server.
Delete the main directory for the server.
If the server was installed as a service, remove the service.