A Serena Release Automation installation consists of the Serena Release Automation server (with a supporting database), and at least one agent. Typically, the server, database, and agents are installed on separate machines, although for a simple evaluation they can all be installed on the same machine. In addition, Java must be installed on all server machines.
Note: For evaluation purposes, the supplied Derby database should be adequate and can be installed on the machine where the server is located. If you are installing Serena Release Automation in a production environment, Serena recommends the use one of the supported databases (Oracle Database (all versions), SQL Server, or MySQL).
Installation Steps
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Review the system requirements. See System Requirements.
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Ensure that Java is installed on the server machines (and agent relay machine if used). All server and agent relay machines require Java JRE 5 or greater. Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable to point to the directory you intend to use. A JDK can be used.
Note: This step does not apply to agent machines because the agent installer installs a JRE.
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Download the Serena Release Automation server and agent installation files from the Serena support portal (see Downloading Serena Release Automation).
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If you are installing an agent relay, download the agent relay installation files as well.
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If you are not installing an evaluation version, install one of the supported databases. The database should be installed before the server and on a separate machine. See Database Installation.
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Complete database installation by configuring the appropriate JDBC driver (typically supplied by the database vendor).
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Create an empty database for Serena Release Automation and at least one dedicated user account.
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Install the server. See Server Installation.
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If you are using an agent relay, install the relay. See Installing Agent Relays.
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Finally, install at least one agent. See Agent Installation.
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