Confluence Docs 3.3 : Installing Confluence Standalone Using the Windows Evaluation Installer
This page last changed on May 06, 2010 by aatkins.
This page contains instructions for using the Windows Evaluation Installer for Confluence Standalone.
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1. Before you BeginPlease read the following before you begin:
With those conditions satisfied, please continue on to Step 2. 2. Install a Java Development Kit (JDK)Please refer to the Installing Sun JDK for Confluence topic for details on installing a JDK for Confluence. If you are certain that this has already been installed and that the JAVA_HOME environment variable has been correctly configured, then proceed to the next step. 3. Download and Run the Confluence Windows Evaluation InstallerFollow these steps to download and run the Windows evaluation installer and application for Confluence:
Screenshot: Setup Wizard - Last Step 4. Wait while the Confluence Evaluation Application Sets Up ConfluenceUpon starting the Confluence Evaluation application, the 'Confluence Evaluation' dialog box opens and indicates 'Starting'. During this time, the application installs and sets up Confluence for its first run. Screenshot: Confluence Evaluation Application – Initial Setup You will have a short wait while the Confluence Evaluation application installs its files (a process that should take no more than a few minutes to complete). You can view the Confluence log at any time by clicking the 'View Log' button. This opens the contents of the Confluence log in a separate window. Screenshot: Confluence Evaluation Application – Confluence Log Window
5. Run and Configure ConfluenceOnce the installation is complete, the 'Confluence Evaluation' dialog box indicates 'Now Running'. Screenshot: Confluence Evaluation Application – Ready to Run Confluence The dialog box indicates the web address of your Confluence Evaluation installation. Clicking on this link or on the 'Open Browser' button opens Confluence (at this address) directly in your web browser. If your web browser is already open, Confluence will be opened in a new tab. By default, the Confluence Evaluation application sets itself up to launch from your local computer's network address. You can share the URL shown in the window with people on your local network to allow them to access your instance of Confluence.
Confluence installation is now complete! You can now move on to configuration, covered below in Step 6.
6. Follow the Confluence Setup WizardNow that you have started Confluence, the Confluence Setup Wizard should appear in your web browser, prompting you to enter your license key. Follow the instructions on the setup screens. If you like, you can also read the guide to the Confluence Setup Wizard. Reinstalling ConfluenceIf you'd like to start the installation process over again, you need to clear out the existing configuration files and data. These are typically found in the documents and settings directory of the user running Confluence. To clear out your data and start over again
If you encounter any errors, check the installation FAQ. Instructions for Other Distributions
SupportIf you have trouble using the Windows Evaluation Installer, please raise an issue in our online support system under the Confluence project. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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